Experience the brilliance of the Roman Baroque as harpsichordists Nathan Mondry and Nicola Canzano perform music by Pasquini, Corelli, and new works inspired by the era—on the NMM’s historic Ridolfi Harpsichord (NMM 04657) and Anonymous Italian Harpsichord (NMM 03870).
About the Instruments:
Ridolfi Harpsichord (ca. 1660–1690) – Rome, Italy
Attributed to Giacomo Ridolfi
Single-manual harpsichord with two 8' stops, this instrument combines fine craftsmanship—boxwood naturals, cypress arcades, and ivory accents—with the elegance of Roman harpsichord building. Later converted to a piano mechanism in the 18th century, it retains its original outer case and refined character.
Purchase funds gift of Margaret Ann and Hubert H. Everist, 1989. NMM 04657
Anonymous Italian Harpsichord (ca. 1675–1725) – Italy
A rare Italian instrument featuring a single manual with three 8' registers, allowing for unusual tonal richness and flexibility. While rococo decoration was added later, the original lid painting may survive, connecting it directly to its late 17th-century origins.
Rawlins Fund, 1985. NMM 03870
The NMM Live! Series is made possible by the USD Student Government Association and the South Dakota Arts Council through the Department of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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