ABOUT THE HARPSICHORDS
Below are some images of the harpsichords I own. For each recorded piece of music, I chose a particular harpsichord, and a particular tuning temperament to match the style and key signature of the piece. Therefore, the harpsichord is often re-tuned for a newly recorded selection of music. I do all the maintenance and tuning of my harpsichords. Maintenance includes replacing broken quills and voicing the quills, replacing broken strings, and regulation of the action. Humidity is kept between 40% and 65%.
Double Manual Flemish Harpsichord after 17th century models (Ruckers). Parts by Zuckermann Harpsichords – Built by Paul Crowley, NYC, 1983. Disposition: 8′, 8′, 4′, buff stop. The lid motto is from a Henry Purcell song:
Single Manual Flemish Harpsichord after 18th century models – Built by Jacob Kaeser in 2008. Disposition: 8′, 8′, buff stop:
Italian Virginal – Parts by Zuckermann – Built by David Jacques Way in 1990.
Flemish Spinet after Albertus Delin, from the Paris Workshop – 2012.
ABOUT THE PIPE ORGANS
The Cathedral of St. Raphael, Dubuque, Iowa
The organ was built in 1937 by the Tellers-Kent Pipe Organ Company of Erie, Pennsylvania – 3 manuals, 45 ranks – Rebuild and additions in 1992 by Freeport Organ Company, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Below is an image of the Gallery Organ (main organ). There is also a smaller Chancel Organ for choral accompaniment.
The Queen of the Rosary Chapel, Sinsinawa Mound, Wisconsin
Casavant organ, 1965. Two manuals, 34 ranks. The organ was built by Lawrence Phelps, President and Tonal Director of the Casavant Freres Organ Company, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada. At the time it was built, it was the largest two manual and pedal organ in the United States.
