Originally posted by Rod: Your inclination is absolutely correct.
The practicalities of the matter are that most people are not in a position of owning a fortepiano, a harpsichord and a Clavichord all at once - therefore if we adhered to this authenticity rigidly, much great music would be lost altogether.
Originally posted by Peter: The practicalities of the matter are that most people are not in a position of owning a fortepiano, a harpsichord and a Clavichord all at once - therefore if we adhered to this authenticity rigidly, much great music would be lost altogether.
I wasn't talking about private play hell I don't *unfortunately* have got a fortepiano..ofcourse then you'd have too do with whatever you've got.BUT in recording business I'd say authenticity should be the most important matter..
one question though...I recently played on a 150 year old seiler piano..is it a piano or a fortepiano then??what's the main difference according to ya'all
Regards,
ruud
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Originally posted by Peter: The practicalities of the matter are that most people are not in a position of owning a fortepiano, a harpsichord and a Clavichord all at once - therefore if we adhered to this authenticity rigidly, much great music would be lost altogether.
I was thinking of a professional performance, where the public are paying for the pleasure..or otherwise!
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