John Blow - Almand in A minor - Mr Bellicanta: harpsichord

An 'Almand' by John Blow (1649-1708), important figure of English harpsichord composition in the late 17th century. This is a rather interesting piece of music. Mr Bellicanta, the Clavierist Instrument: English harpsichord by Peter Barnes Tuning: 1/6 comma meantone - a' = 415 Hz https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theclavi... If you enjoy the channel you can support it by 'buying me a coffee' :-) The harpsichord is built according to the English tradition and closely based on a 1709 harpsichord by Thomas Barton (in Edinburgh Univ. Collec.) and a c.1715 spinet by 'Keene and Brackley'. The paintings are closely based on another English instrument, the 'Coston Harpsichord' (in Edinburgh Univ. Collec.). #harpsichord #purcell #englishharpsichord #17thcenturymusic #baroque