Harpsichords

Huw has made various different kinds of harpsichords over the years. However, he has always found the English style the most attractive, particularly the late 18th century harpsichords of Kirckman and Shudi. Their big, exciting and brilliant sound coupled with their elegance and presence as pieces of furniture are as near to an ideal as one can get. For many years they have been under-appreciated and misunderstood but that seems to be changing. Indeed, for the last few years he has had an almost constant demand for these instruments. Huw prefers un-painted cases and most English harpsichords are either plain wood (often walnut) or veneered – usually walnut or mahogany over oak. These are complex instruments but in many ways better suited to the modern concert hall than any other harpsichord. Huw has yet to make a French double!