Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the harpsichord with George Malcolm's 1995 album, "The World of the Harpsichord." This captivating collection showcases Malcolm's virtuosity and the harpsichord's versatility, blending Baroque masterpieces with lesser-known gems. The album opens with Bach's Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971, a staple of the harpsichord repertoire, and continues with a diverse range of compositions. Malcolm's interpretations bring new life to works by Bach, Rameau, and Scarlatti, while his arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Flight of the Bumble-Bee" is a delightful surprise. The album also features Malcolm's own compositions, "Bach goes to Town" and "Bach before the mast," adding a playful twist to the classical repertoire. With a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, this album is a testament to George Malcolm's skill and the harpsichord's enduring appeal.
This LP was released in 1973.
Tracks
Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: 1. (Allegro)Johann Sebastian Bach, George Malcolm
Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: 2. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, George Malcolm
Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: 3. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, George Malcolm
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903Johann Sebastian Bach, George Malcolm
Toccata from 12 Sonate di gravicembaloPietro Domenico Paradisi, George Malcolm
Premier livre de pieces de clavecin - Troisième Suite: Le coucouLouis-Claude Daquin, George Malcolm
The Tale of Tsar Saltan - Arr. George Malcolm: The Flight of the Bumble-BeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, George Malcolm
Nouvelles suites de pièces de clavecin / Suite in G Major, RCT 6: XII. La PouleJean-Philippe Rameau, George Malcolm
Premier livre de pieces de clavecin / Suite in E minor, RCT 2: 5. Le Rappel des oiseauxJean-Philippe Rameau, George Malcolm
Premier livre de pieces de clavecin / Suite in E minor, RCT 2: 8. TambourinJean-Philippe Rameau, George Malcolm
"La Reine des Coeurs" Livre de clavecin, Book 3 14th Ordre: Le Rossignuol en amourFrançois Couperin, George Malcolm
"La Reine des Coeurs" Livre de clavecin, Book 3 14th Ordre: Le Carillon de CithereFrançois Couperin, George Malcolm
Toccata in D major, BWV 912Johann Sebastian Bach, George Malcolm
French Suite No. 5 in G, BWV 816Johann Sebastian Bach, George Malcolm
Bach goes to TownAlec Templeton, George Malcolm
Bach before the mast (The Sailors' Hornpipe played in the style of Bach)George Malcolm
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