The album's unusual program was inspired by the performers' nationalities: Michala Petri is Danish and Mahan Esfahani lives in the UK, leading to a focus on Danish and English works.
Instruments
The harpsichord used in this recording was made by William Dowd in Paris in 1981, and later by maker Reinhard von Nagel.
Performer Biography
Michala Petri, a recorder virtuoso, has premiered over 150 works and formed her own company, OUR Recordings, in 2006 to ensure full artistic freedom.
Historical Context
Both the recorder and harpsichord, after enjoying widespread popularity from the Middle Ages to the Baroque, fell into obscurity during the 19th century before experiencing a revival in the 20th century.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the DXD audio format (Digital eXtreme Definition) at 352.8 kHz/32bit, using high-quality microphones and a Merging 'HAPI' converter/preamp.
Notable Performances
The duo of Michala Petri (recorder) and Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) gave their first public performance at the 13th international Pharos Chamber Music Festival in Cyprus, where they waived their fees to support the festival during an economic crisis.
Performer Biography
Mahan Esfahani, a harpsichordist, was the first harpsichordist to be a BBC New Generation Artist and works to bring the harpsichord beyond early music into mainstream halls.
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