Antwerp, City of Harpsichords
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Author | : Timothy De Paepe |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 2018 |
ISBN-10 | : 9085867657 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789085867654 |
Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Antwerp, City of Harpsichords by : Timothy De Paepe
Book excerpt: In the 17th century, Antwerp was the global capital of harpsichord manufacturing. Likewise in the 18th century, Antwerp's harpsichords continued to prove extremely popular among music lovers throughout Europe. The Museum Vleeshuis. Sound of the City holds one of the world's most prestigious collections of Antwerp-made harpsichords and virginals. Using splendidly detailed photographs, 'Antwerp: City of Harpsichords' tells the story of these instruments and their creators.