J.w. Hassler: Harpsichord Music
Label: BRILLIANT CLASSICS Catalog: BRI94293 Format: CD Hässler, J W: Fantasia in C minor Sonata in D Fantasia in A Sonata in A Fantasia in D Sonata in D minor Fantasia in C Rondeau in C Michele Benuzzi (harpsichord)Johann Wilhelm Hässler was a great and famous keyboard virtuoso in the second half of the 18th century. His style forms a bridge between the Baroque and the early Classical era, a period of “Sturm und Drang”, highly virtuosic and extravagant in its expression of feelings and character. Harpsichordist Michele Benuzzi undertook thorough research into this music, some of which was formerly attributed to Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, before he prepared the present edition, as well as writing the extremely informative liner notes. Played on a magnificent historic 18th century instrument from the Russell Collection in Edinburgh. New Premiere Recording. Price: $13.98 |