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THE CONVICT HARPSICHORDIST It is not Elizabeth Anderson, our favourite harpsichordist, who is the convict, but John Grant, who committed murder in London and, escaping the death penalty, was exiled to Australia. He arrived in 1804, bring with him the colony's first harpsichord. The rest, as they say, is history... |
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| playing time: 74.52 direct sale price: £14.50 audio sample: Paradies: Sonata no. 10 - 1st movement |
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| “Anderson is in top form ... her playing calls that of Wanda Landowska to mind - and praise doesn't get much higher than this ...” - The West Australian | |||
| “In years of reviewing compact discs, many of the highest quality, I have never encountered so satisfying a product as this MOVE CD. For quality of content, fullness of liner notes with accompanying illustrations as well as a fascinating CD-ROM visual component. This is a product that ought to be recognised as the model it is; it deserves the very highest praise.” - OzArts Review | |||
| “an innovative idea and presentation ... Elizabeth Anderson's playing is energetic and sprightly: in both the flavour and spirit of the story as portrayed ... An ideal gift, even for yourself.” - Early Music News | |||
| “entertaining ... Elizabeth Anderson engagingly performs a selection of music Grant may well have played on his harpsichord ... **** (4 stars) ” - The Age - Green Guide | |||
| “a welcome mix ... a pleasing change from the usual single-composer discs ... a fascinating disc.” - Early Music Review, UK | |||
| “There is much to like in this release ... recorded very well ... magnificent playing ... excellent balance of works ...” - Early Music, UK | |||
| “playing is superb ... a highlight of the year.” - Herald Sun | |||
| “[Anderson's] deft fingerwork, wonderful control of the rhythms, dynamics and nuances of this lovely music are models of refinement and elegance ... a most agreeable sound ... splendidly recorded.” - 3MBS FM Libretto | |||