The contribution of the American composer, teacher and pianist Vincent Persichetti to the harpsichord repertoire is unique among 20th-century composers. He wrote a diverse selection of music, including an opera and nine symphonies, while his substantial output for harpsichord offers a vivid and rich variety of expression. The ingenious contrapuntal writing alludes to baroque ornamentation while remaining firmly rooted in the contemporary idiom. Lyrical passages and technical brilliance abound with vitality and inventiveness.
Persichetti, Vincent
Harpsichord Sonata No. 1, Op. 52
1 I. Andante sostenuto - Allegro 03:53
2 II. Adagio 02:53
3 III. Vivace 03:54
Harpsichord Sonata No. 3, Op. 149
4 I. Allegro moderato 03:06
5 II. Adagietto 03:42
6 III. Allegro molto 03:10
Harpsichord Sonata No. 5, Op. 152
7 I. Moderato 05:26
8 II. Andante 02:07
9 III. Allegro 04:24
Harpsichord Sonata No. 8, Op. 158
10 I. Andante sostenuto 04:26
11 II. Allegro ma grazioso 02:10
12 III. Allegro con moto 04:33
Harpsichord Sonata No. 9, Op. 163
13 I. Moderato 07:08
14 II. Andantino 02:48
15 III. Allegro 04:40
Serenade No. 15, Op. 161
16 I. Prelude 01:31
17 II. Episode 01:01
18 III. Bagatelle 01:14
19 IV. Arioso 01:43
20 V. Capriccio 01:27
