The harpsichord was widely used in Renaissance and Baroque music. One of the advantages of this instrument is the versatility in its use as solo instrument and as basso continuo accompanying other instruments, voices, and being a part of a orchestra. I am surprised about how many people are listening Bach played with a modern piano and not only Bach but also Scarlatti and other baroque composers. Bach keyboard works were composed to play them on harpsichord and also organ but never on piano. [...]
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