I just learned that a two-CD set of music by Larry Thomas Bell will be coming out on Albany records before Christmas 2011. The release includes a number of works which either feature or include harpsichord (played by yours truly)…Read more
2011-2012 Season
I just posted some of my concerts for the upcoming season. It's going to be a busy year!
Music of Larry Thomas Bell
Below are some rehearsal videos of a dress rehearsal for the May 19 concert of music by Larry Thomas Bell. These are some unique works!
The Cello Suite, for cello and harpsichord figured bass, is the only contemporary… Read more
The Cello Suite, for cello and harpsichord figured bass, is the only contemporary… Read more
Interview in the South Coast Insider
In spite of a funny typo (and a funny headline as well), it's a nice interview!
Click here to read it.
Click here to read it.
O'Sullivan Meets O'Farrell, Vol. 2: One of the Top Ten Irish traditional albums of 2010!
The Irish Echo, the largest circulation Irish American weekly newspaper, picked O'Sullivan Meets O'Farrell, Vol. 2 as one if its top ten albums of last year.
"A drop-dead gorgeous recording."
Click here for the review.
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"A drop-dead gorgeous recording."
Click here for the review.
Click here to…Read more
Complete Bach Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord with baroque violinist Rachel Barton Pine
Many of you have asked for a recording of our November 2010 performance on WFMT in Chicago. That's now available as a donor premium from WFMT. You can find videos of the performance at my YouTube page.
Television interview on QATV
In advance of our February 26, 2011 concert at the Thomas Crane Public Library, recorder player Heloise Degrugillier and I were interviewed on QATV. Click here to watch the interview!
Some improvisation of a different kind
In early January, sound artist Todd Merrell and I met to begin a series of collaborations exploring electronic sound and the harpsichord. Click here to see a YouTube video of our first meeting.
Latest Review!
Latest and, alas, late: I'Estro Armonica: Héloïse Degruillier on recorder, Paul Cienniwa on harpsichord
Latest Review!
Harpsichord Concerts for Lunch (Boston Musical Intelligencer)
New performance videos
I've just uploaded some performance videos to my YouTube page. You'll find a second Catskills performance with Jerry O'Sullivan and also a number of arias and duos from my recent recital with Hilary Anne Walker and James Onsted. Enjoy!
Piping Hot!
I just came across this nice review of the O'Farrell CD under the heading "Piping Hot CDs":
"Yonkers piper Jerry O’Sullivan released another exploration into the music of an 18th century piper named O’Farrell (no verifiable first…Read more
"Yonkers piper Jerry O’Sullivan released another exploration into the music of an 18th century piper named O’Farrell (no verifiable first…Read more
October News
With memories of summer fading fast, I invite you to enjoy videos from my summer performances. You'll find these on my YouTube channel, along with links to other performance videos.
In October, I have two performances as I…Read more
In October, I have two performances as I…Read more
Back from the Catskills
In July, I had the pleasure of joining up with uilleann piper Jerry O'Sullivan once again to perform in the Catskills for a record-release concert. A tiny part of the concert was captured on this video:
Recording music of Larry Thomas Bell
Last night was the final of four recording sessions of music by Larry Thomas Bell. (This is for two CD projects reportedly for Albany Records.)
In June, I recorded Bell's Partita #1 and a set of songs…Read more
In June, I recorded Bell's Partita #1 and a set of songs…Read more
Manuel De Falla Concerto for Harpsichord, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Violin & Cello
I'm just back from the VentiCordi Festival in Kennebunk, Maine. One of my favorite audience members was able to run my iPhone video camera for the performance. Unfortunately, all of the performers didn't fit into the recording window. It's not…Read more
November '09 Review in The Strad
Last December, I was playing Messiah with the Providence Singers, and the continuo cellist mentioned that she had seen a good review of the Bach Viola da gamba Sonatas CD in The Strad. I finally got around to seeing that…Read more