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Andrew Billeb
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In search of: delicious spicy Thai cuisine, exquisite Baroque harpsichord music, and that luminous eternal nothing.
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A dazzling air and variations for harpsichord by G. F. Handel....one of my favorite composers.

Harpsichord: Michael Borgstede

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Suite in B-Flat Major, HWV 434: III. Aria con variazioni
YouTube video by Michael Borgstede - Topic
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November 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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The world may be coming apart at the seams, but at least we are living in a veritable golden age of Baroque harpsichord performance. Great performers, great instruments, and virtually unknown composers coming to light.

Composer: Gottlieb Muffat
Performer: Roberto Loreggian
Suite No. 4 in B-Flat Major: IX. Gigue
YouTube video by Roberto Loreggian - Topic
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September 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Another delightful chaconne by Graupner wonderfully performed by Fernando De Luca that I have become fond of lately. The theme is first presented in a stately manner and later transformed into other affects such as capriciousness and jubilation.

Composer: Christoph Graupner
Artist: Fernando De Luca
Partita in C Major, Gwv 127: Vi. Chaconne
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September 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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July 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Another by Graupner, this time a courante with fantastic syncopation towards the beginning.
#baroque #harpsichord

Composer: Christoph Graupner
Performer: Fernando De Luca

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Partita in E Minor, Gwv 107: II. Courante
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May 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Well, another lovely ciaccona!

Composer: Antonio Bertali
Performers: Nadja Zwiener · Johannes Lang

#baroque #violin

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Ciaccona in C Major
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April 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Since today is Good Friday, I thought I would post H.I.F. Biber's Rosary Sonata depicting The Crucifixion.

Composer: H.I.F. Biber
Performer: Julia Schröder / Lautten Compagney

#baroque #violin

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Rosary Sonata No. 10, C. 99, "The Crucifixion"
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April 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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I don't know why this chaccone brings tears to my eyes, but it does. Both joyful and sad, as if capturing the last moments spent with a lifelong beloved before saying a final goodbye.
#baroque #harpsichord

Composer: Christoph Graupner
Performer: Fernando De Luca
Partita in D Major, Gwv 103: VII. Chaccon
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April 16, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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A fun ciaccona.

Composer: Bernardo Storace
Performer: Guillermo Brachetta
#baroque #harpsichord

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Ciaccona
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April 15, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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The ravishing first movement from a capriccio by Fux that I just came across.
#baroque #harpsichord
Composer: Johann Fux
Performer: Dorota Cybulska-Amsler

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Capriccio & Fugue in G Minor, K. 404: I. —
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April 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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March 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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March 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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A gorgeous chaconne I just discovered.
#baroque #harpsichord
Composer: Georg Böhm
Performer: Charivari Agréable
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Böhm: Chaconne in G major
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January 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Some beauty for a cold and grey winter day.
#baroque #harpsichord
Composer: Johann Kuhnau
Performer: Jan Katzschke
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Frische Clavier Fruchte, Sonata No. 6 in B-Flat Major: III. Vivace
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January 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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One of my current faves...like Bach on Ecstasy.
#baroque #harpsichord
Composer: Dietrich Buxtehude
Performer: Lars Ulrik Mortensen
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Toccata in G Major, BuxWV 165
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December 24, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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One of my favorite pieces of Christmas music.
#baroque #organ
Composer: Louis-Claude Daquin
Performer: Wayne Marshall
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFuT...
Noël X
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December 15, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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A festive set of variations, with an especially delightful variation starting around 2:07.
#baroque #harpsichord
Composer: Samuel Scheidt
Performer: Yoann Moulin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rHt...
Allemande "Also geht's, also steht's", SSWV 137
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November 28, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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I came across this piece recently and really enjoyed it.
#baroque #harpsichord
Composer: Georg Böhm
Performer: Marco Mencoboni
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gu6...
Georg Böhm Suite in Fa minore, Marco Mencoboni Harpsichord
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November 23, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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What could be better for my first post than my current favorite piece of music. #baroque #harpsichord
Composer: Heinrich Scheidemann
Performer: Yoann Moulin
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Benedicam Domino
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November 17, 2024 at 4:15 PM