Product Description

This unique harpsichord recital by Trevor Pinnock charts two incredible musical journeys four hundred years apart.

inspired by the travels of Antonio Cabezón, the sixteenth century organist and composer, Pinnock s programme weaves a path not only through Cabezón s life but also through his own enviable career.

In celebration of his seventieth birthday, Pinnock has chosen a personal selection of works that evoke vivid memories from different stages of his life.

Success in their respective careers led both Pinnock and Cabezón to travel widely; Cabezón s journeys through Europe resulted in meetings with several of the composers included in this program.

Pinnock performs repertoire spanning two hundred years (encompassing works by Tallis, Byrd, Bull, Sweelinck, Bach, Frescobaldi, Handel and Scarlatti) on his favourite home instrument, a harpsichord made in 1982 after a model by the mid eighteenthcentury French builder, Henri Hemsch.

Pinnock s own journey has seen him recognized as one of the finest players of his generation, receiving many prizes and international recognition along the way whilst amassing an exceptional discography; his truly is an epic journey.

Review

I can recommend this birthday disc with wholehearted enthusiasm. --BBC Music Magazine - Instrumental Choice April 2016 - 5 stars

At the recital's heart is a wonderfully wistful account of Sweelinck's deeply touching variations on Mein junges Leben hat ein End, as if Pinnock is bidding farewell to his creative performing life but let's hope there is more to come from this supremely musical player. --Nicholas Kenyon - The Observer, 14th Feb 2016

The multichannel recording gives Pinnock great clarity and close-up presence. --Blair Sanderson AllMusic.com 9/10

About the Artist

Pinnock is known worldwide as a harpsichordist and conductor who pioneered performance on historical instruments with The English Concert, the orchestra he founded and led for thirty years.

In 2006 Pinnock founded the European Brandenburg Ensemble to celebrate his 60th birthday. Their recording of Bach s Brandenburg Concertos was awarded a 2008 Gramophone Award.

As a solo harpsichordist Pinnock has recorded Bach s Partitas, Toccatas and Handel s Suites for harpsichord.

An important part of Pinnock s work is with students of the Royal Academy of Music whom he conducts in concert and opera. With the RAM Soloists Ensemble he has recorded three albums for Linn.