I'm a harpsichord student in France and you're a huge inspiration for me. All your interpretations are just amazing. Thank you so much Elaine ! God bless you
Anthony, thank you so much for your cross-Atlantic comment!! I appreciate it very much! I look forward to hearing you play, too, so please keep me posted!!
The craziest thing I’ve ever heard anyone say was “Scarlatti sonatas are just a bunch of scales and childrens tunes” Masterfully executed Ms. Comparone !
Sure Scarlatti would be honored to hear his music played so well and so many years after it was composed, where almost the whole world can watch this. He would be amazed
I liken Scarlatti to the Beatles of his day. Short sonatas with catchy harmonies, each with a fresh approach. You played this one exquisitely as usual ❤
Dear Elaine, You are wonderful! My favorite is the Scarlatti d minor that I am attempting to play! Don't think I'll ever get it up to speed, but it's a great challenge and most likely beyond my talents. But, I'll keep working! You are more than talented you become the harpsichord and the music. It's so special. I think you are a very old spirit (not in physical age) - perhaps you were alive during Bach and Scarlatti's time. I feel like I've always known you. In fact, we worked together many years ago. It was a memorial concert for Vern Kroening who was the music director at St. Josephs church in the village. He had been tragically murdered. I sang Ich habe genug of Bach. It was in the early 80s I believe. I am a retired singer and have been playing the harpsichord for about 8 years. I'm not very good, but want to take lessons perhaps next year. I have a Bradley Benn Flemish single and I'm toying with the idea of purchasing a French double. We shall see! You are a great inspiration to me, and I want to keep playing. Much love, Edward
Dear Edward, Thank you so much for your wonderful, warm message! I'm very grateful!! I look forward to meeting you in person and kibitzing about harpsichords. All the best to you!!!
This is really amazing, thank you for sharing ! I was wondering if you could tell me what opera Les Cyclopse is from? In your video playing it you mentioned it was also featured in an opera, but I can't find any information about it. Thank you so much
i hope you are doing well elaine, thank you so much, i always appreciate you and your playing it may sound selfish but if you can some french barqoue please
Hello Elaine, I am a 17 year old boy who is looking to get into harpsichord playing and am currently learning how to play the piano and have been for 7 1/2 years now and I wanted to know your advice on how to take up the harpsichord. Should I go to school for it?, Or should I take it up as if i was just getting a new piano?
Hi, is it George? Tell me where you live! I might be able to help you get an instrument. Please contact me via my email: elaine@harpsichord.org. We could talk about it. Easier than CZcams.
I have a question, if I may. Whereas the top keyboard seems to play a little softer and independently, the bottom keyboard appears to engage both top and bottom simultaneously. Is pressing a bottom key more or less like plucking two strings at once? And pressing a top key plucking just one string?
Yes. I can push the lower keyboard in to engage both of them. When I pull it towards me, it disengages the upper. And yes, the upper keyboard operates the plucking of just one set of strings, unless I shove in the lower.
@@ElaineComparone Thank you, Professor. It truly is an impressive piece of engineering; both elegant and user-friendly. Definitely not in tune, so to speak, with the more recent technological paradigm (e.g., trying to remove a battery from some device without having to perform surgery).
Each keyboard operates a different set of stings. This instrument has 3 sets of strings.The top keyboard operates one set of 8' strings (that's the pitch of a normal grand piano) and the lower keyboard operates 2 sets of strings, one at 8' pitch and one at 4'.. The lower keyboard 8' strings sound different from the upper because they're being plucked in a slightly different area of the string. Also I have made the plectra (pluckers) slightly heavier for the lower keyboard. You can control (slightly) the sound of your plucked strings by how you make your plectra. A lot of harpsichordists like a very light pluck, which makes a softer sound and it's easier to press the key down. That's not my taste!! (A plectrum can break, so you have to know how to make another one to replace it. Not a big deal!) The second set on the lower operates the 4', which is the octave, so when you hit middle C, you get the sound of the upper octave. On the lower keyboard you can play the 8' and 4' together or separately. Also, by shoving in the upper keyboard, you "couple" the keyboards, which means, you can play all three sets of strings from the lower keyboard. Then you can go upstairs for contrast. Or you can set one of the keyboards with the buff (lute) stop and play the other keyboard with the other hand. That way, you can have a melody with a different sounding accompaniment. That was not necessary for this particular piece, because the character of the music does not suggest that combo. For a lyrical piece, you could use that combo I just mentioned. I hope this all makes sense to you!
Wonderful performance and this instrument Comparone plays is unique. There is nothing sharp in its sound, its all soft and mellow. Most of Domenico Scarlatti music carries a 'Mediterranean air', a little bit of Greek islands and Italy. But not this work. This sonata has European North built in to it.
I'm a harpsichord student in France and you're a huge inspiration for me. All your interpretations are just amazing. Thank you so much Elaine ! God bless you
Anthony, thank you so much for your cross-Atlantic comment!! I appreciate it very much! I look forward to hearing you play, too, so please keep me posted!!
I love this piece - and have always loved that harpsichord. So nice to see you play again. 🙂
The craziest thing I’ve ever heard anyone say was “Scarlatti sonatas are just a bunch of scales and childrens tunes”
Masterfully executed Ms. Comparone !
Thank you, Marcuss!!
You're so bad-ass. You make me want to play music again. Inspirational.
Thank you so much for your great comment! I appreciate it!!!
Beautiful piece! Scarlatti never gets boring
You can say that again!!
Your articulation is admirable and very nice to see. It shows the years you dedicated to your instrument. Beautiful interpretation. Thank you so much.
Dear Elaine! I've just realized that you have uploaded new videos!! Ths is fantastic!!! Congratulations!!!!
Sure Scarlatti would be honored to hear his music played so well and so many years after it was composed, where almost the whole world can watch this. He would be amazed
What a great comment! Thank you!
Oh My....Oh my...It's wonderful and I'm glad you used the Flemish Harpsichord. Perfect
Glad you like it!
LOVELY!!! Elaine, you're on a roll. Brava! 💐
Thanks, Nosh!
@@ElaineComparone 🤗
Domenico Scarlatti is my favorite composer and you are his best performer!
I love you!
Such a fun piece! Played by an incredible player and teacher!!
Thanks, Kevin!! Lovely to hear from you. Hope all is going well for you!!
Scarlatti! Absolutely incredible piece and performance!
One of my favorite composers and definitely my favorite player of his music.
I liken Scarlatti to the Beatles of his day. Short sonatas with catchy harmonies, each with a fresh approach. You played this one exquisitely as usual ❤
You are generous in your praise! thank you!!
so wonderful to hear you play. Love you.
Vita, what a treat to hear from you!! Sending love to you too!!
Your work is great! I appreciate this view into music!
Thank you you so much for your comment!
Dear Elaine, You are wonderful! My favorite is the Scarlatti d minor that I am attempting to play! Don't think I'll ever get it up to speed, but it's a great challenge and most likely beyond my talents. But, I'll keep working!
You are more than talented you become the harpsichord and the music. It's so special. I think you are a very old spirit (not in physical age) - perhaps you were alive during Bach and Scarlatti's time. I feel like I've always known you. In fact, we worked together many years ago. It was a memorial concert for Vern Kroening who was the music director at St. Josephs church in the village. He had been tragically murdered. I sang Ich habe genug of Bach. It was in the early 80s I believe.
I am a retired singer and have been playing the harpsichord for about 8 years. I'm not very good, but want to take lessons perhaps next year. I have a Bradley Benn Flemish single and I'm toying with the idea of purchasing a French double. We shall see!
You are a great inspiration to me, and I want to keep playing. Much love, Edward
Dear Edward,
Thank you so much for your wonderful, warm message! I'm very grateful!! I look forward to meeting you in person and kibitzing about harpsichords. All the best to you!!!
Edward, please contact me personally via email at elaine@harpsichord.org. I would love to speak with you!
Wonderful.
Thank you!~
Thank you for sharing your amazing work with us
I'm happy to share my love for Scarlatti!!
Awesome !!!
Thank you!!
Bravo! Amazing performance!
Many thanks!!
No agradezco a Dios, sino a usted, gran artista, por su respuesta a mis oraciones. Su Scarlatti es muy especial; ¡Qué gran fortuna!
Scarlatti ❤
Beautiful 😍 God bless you, dear 🙏🏼
God bless you too!
Beautiful and gorgeous playing like always, ma'am.
Thank you so much!!
@@ElaineComparone You're welcome and i can't wait for your next playing. Also i hope you can stay healthy, ma'am. 🙏
Grande clavicembalista!❤
Your harpsichord playing is always powerful and beautiful! 👏 I love it!🥰 From Japanese composer Tetsuya Nishibe.🇯🇵
Thank you for taking time to listen and watch!!
Her authority and control over her instrument reminds me of the Puyana recordings I've heard. Never an echo too long.
High praise! Thank you!!
@@ElaineComparone I thank you for the music.
@@tibarrondo1 And thank you for expressing appreciation of my work.
1:52 Spanish influence. ♥️
Absolutely!!
great performance miss
Thank you, sir!!
This is really amazing, thank you for sharing ! I was wondering if you could tell me what opera Les Cyclopse is from? In your video playing it you mentioned it was also featured in an opera, but I can't find any information about it. Thank you so much
I used to know that info a long time ago!!.Let me look back a little, and 'll tell you when I find out again.
i hope you are doing well elaine, thank you so much, i always appreciate you and your playing
it may sound selfish but if you can some french barqoue please
Hello Elaine, I am a 17 year old boy who is looking to get into harpsichord playing and am currently learning how to play the piano and have been for 7 1/2 years now and I wanted to know your advice on how to take up the harpsichord. Should I go to school for it?, Or should I take it up as if i was just getting a new piano?
Hi, is it George? Tell me where you live! I might be able to help you get an instrument. Please contact me via my email: elaine@harpsichord.org. We could talk about it. Easier than CZcams.
I have a question, if I may. Whereas the top keyboard seems to play a little softer and independently, the bottom keyboard appears to engage both top and bottom simultaneously. Is pressing a bottom key more or less like plucking two strings at once? And pressing a top key plucking just one string?
Yes. I can push the lower keyboard in to engage both of them. When I pull it towards me, it disengages the upper. And yes, the upper keyboard operates the plucking of just one set of strings, unless I shove in the lower.
@@ElaineComparone Thank you, Professor. It truly is an impressive piece of engineering; both elegant and user-friendly. Definitely not in tune, so to speak, with the more recent technological paradigm (e.g., trying to remove a battery from some device without having to perform surgery).
@@youfrancis Thank YOU for your perceptive reply! I appreciate it!
@@ElaineComparone Sincerely, thank you for making these videos. They are both a joy to watch and to hear.
I've always been curious, what's the difference between the top and bottom rows of keys?
Each keyboard operates a different set of stings. This instrument has 3 sets of strings.The top keyboard operates one set of 8' strings (that's the pitch of a normal grand piano) and the lower keyboard operates 2 sets of strings, one at 8' pitch and one at 4'.. The lower keyboard 8' strings sound different from the upper because they're being plucked in a slightly different area of the string. Also I have made the plectra (pluckers) slightly heavier for the lower keyboard. You can control (slightly) the sound of your plucked strings by how you make your plectra. A lot of harpsichordists like a very light pluck, which makes a softer sound and it's easier to press the key down. That's not my taste!! (A plectrum can break, so you have to know how to make another one to replace it. Not a big deal!)
The second set on the lower operates the 4', which is the octave, so when you hit middle C, you get the sound of the upper octave. On the lower keyboard you can play the 8' and 4' together or separately. Also, by shoving in the upper keyboard, you "couple" the keyboards, which means, you can play all three sets of strings from the lower keyboard. Then you can go upstairs for contrast. Or you can set one of the keyboards with the buff (lute) stop and play the other keyboard with the other hand. That way, you can have a melody with a different sounding accompaniment. That was not necessary for this particular piece, because the character of the music does not suggest that combo. For a lyrical piece, you could use that combo I just mentioned. I hope this all makes sense to you!
@@ElaineComparone thank you for explaining this!
@@theplaneguy45 You're welcome!
Wonderful performance and this instrument Comparone plays is unique.
There is nothing sharp in its sound, its all soft and mellow.
Most of Domenico Scarlatti music carries a 'Mediterranean air', a little bit of Greek islands and Italy. But not this work. This sonata has European North built in to it.
What an interesting remark!!
Nice,
your ekrem
Thank you, Ekrem
@@ElaineComparone where are you, miss you. I sent you a mail. But not answer.
@@edenmeru I'm here. Where did you send email? On CZcams?
I suspect that he was paid per note...