The harpsichord was actually ideologically considered a very questionable instrument in that period, much like I think it's ideologically considered suspect today in some circles.
The harpsichord was actually ideologically considered a very questionable instrument in that period, much like I think it's ideologically considered … - Mahan Esfahani
The harpsichord was actually ideologically considered a very questionable instrument in that period, much like I think it's ideologically considered …
- Mahan Esfahani
I played piano. I've always liked piano. My father played piano. Actually, to be fair, the sound of the harpsichord did annoy him a bit, and I though… - Mahan Esfahani
I played piano. I've always liked piano. My father played piano. Actually, to be fair, the sound of the harpsichord did annoy him a bit, and I though…
Well, harpsichord is kind of a big guitar, isn't it? I mean, it is plucked, after all. - Mahan Esfahani
Well, harpsichord is kind of a big guitar, isn't it? I mean, it is plucked, after all.
When I say that there's commonality, I mean more in terms of the sort of techniques by which we perceive Baroque and minimalist music rather than the… - Mahan Esfahani
When I say that there's commonality, I mean more in terms of the sort of techniques by which we perceive Baroque and minimalist music rather than the…
Bach, of course, was my first love. He still is. I mean, he's the man of my life, that's for sure. And when I say that there's been a re-evaluation, … - Mahan Esfahani
Bach, of course, was my first love. He still is. I mean, he's the man of my life, that's for sure. And when I say that there's been a re-evaluation, …
I think in Baroque music, especially in the case of Bach, what really transformed Bach's musical language, what changed it for him was hearing Vivald… - Mahan Esfahani
I think in Baroque music, especially in the case of Bach, what really transformed Bach's musical language, what changed it for him was hearing Vivald…
As long as there's a place for sundials and gardening and beautiful things, there's a place for the harpsichord. I completely reject the idea that ha… - Mahan Esfahani
As long as there's a place for sundials and gardening and beautiful things, there's a place for the harpsichord. I completely reject the idea that ha…
I think, you know, for someone who does play, let's say, old music or, you know, Baroque music or Renaissance music - and you know, and I do play a l… - Mahan Esfahani
I think, you know, for someone who does play, let's say, old music or, you know, Baroque music or Renaissance music - and you know, and I do play a l…
And it totally has transformed my relationship with someone like, say, Bach. You know, Bach is born 330 years ago but, you know, gosh, he really is a… - Mahan Esfahani
And it totally has transformed my relationship with someone like, say, Bach. You know, Bach is born 330 years ago but, you know, gosh, he really is a…
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