Andrew, A couple of years ago that came up here & I sent Mike Jorgensen an e-mail for some advice. Here's his response: I regularly use the Thomas Young here with orchestra and choir on the harpsichord and have encountered no problems. I cannot remember when we did the Messiah last though. No harpsichord in that time was tuned in ET, and the composers knew exactly what they were doing when they orchestrated the music. Given this, I am certain that both choir and orchestra will find it very comfortable and natural to play with as they have here. I will call Dad tonight and get his advice and e-mail you tomorrow, and/or I'm sure he wouldn't mind your calling him. 906 292 5637. -Mike Jorgensen I also called Owen & his suggestion was 1st, Prinze (if they would accept it - it's a little strong for some people.) then next the Young or Moore. If I remember correctly, I ended up using the Prinz & had no trouble at all. That has ended up becoming sort of the default harpsichord tuning here unless something stronger, like a Meantone, is needed for a specific occasion. Avery At 10:12 PM 12/1/2005, you wrote: >Of the number of temperaments to choose from, what is the typical choice? > >Handel's Messiah, harpsichord continuo > >Andrew C. Anderson >TAMIU, LCC ... > >_______________________________________________ >caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives _______________________ Avery Todd, RPT Moores School of Music University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-4017
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