Szilvia Elek - The Hungarian Harpsichord (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Harpsichord Suite in B-Flat Minor (C.1675): I. Allemanda
02. Harpsichord Suite in B-Flat Minor (C.1675): II. Gigue
03. Harpsichord Suite in B-Flat Minor (C.1675): III. Curranta
04. Harpsichord Suite in B-Flat Minor (C.1675): IV. Sarabanda
05. Harpsichord Suite in B-Flat Minor (C.1675): V. Balletta
06. Harpsichord Suite in B-Flat Minor (C.1675): Vi Gavotta
07. Passomezo Ungaro & Saltarello Suo (Collection Bernhart Schmid, 1577)
08. Hajduk Dance (Collection Johannes De Lublin, 1541)
09. Hungarian Dance (Collection Wolff Heckel, 1556)
10. Toccata 2di Toni in G Major
11. Fuga 2di Toni Ex G
12. Chorea No. 1 (Codex Kájoni, 1634-1671)
13. Chorea No. 2 (Codex Kájoni, 1634-1671)
14. Chorea Hungarica (Vietoris Tablature Book, 1675-1679)
15. The Prince of Transylvania's Hungarian Dance (Sopron Virginal Book, C.1689)
16. Chorea Ex C (Lőcse Tablature Book, 17th Century)
17. Lázár Apor's Dance (Codex Kájoni, 1634-1671)
18. Hungarian Dance (Sopron Virginal Book, C.1689)
19. Sonata in E Major (1780S): I. Allegro Maestoso
20. Sonata in E Major (1780S): II. Rondeau
21. Hungarian Dance in A Minor (Lassan-Adagio) [1790]
22. Hungarian Dance in E Minor (1810/1811)
23. Hungarian Dance in D Minor (1806/1807)
24. Divertissement Pour Clavecin (1938): I. Toccata
25. Divertissement Pour Clavecin (1938): II. Interludio
26. Divertissement Pour Clavecin (1938): III. Gigue
27. Sonata for Harpsichord, Op. 11 (1979-85, Revised Version 2018): I. Preludio
28. Sonata for Harpsichord, Op. 11 (1979-85, Revised Version 2018): II. Scherzo
29. Sonata for Harpsichord, Op. 11 (1979-85, Revised Version 2018): III. Lento
30. Sonata for Harpsichord, Op. 11 (1979-85, Revised Version 2018): IV. Toccata
31. Cemballata Per Clavicembalo Solo (2009)
32. Sonata for Harpsichord (2024): I. Prélude
33. Sonata for Harpsichord (2024): II. Allegro Moderato
34. Sonata for Harpsichord (2024): III. Tombeau
35. Sonata for Harpsichord (2024): IV. Con Moto

This unique album encompasses selections from six centuries of Hungarian keyboard music, originating from the territory of old Hungary, and occasionally from abroad. Played by Hungarian harpsichordist Szilvia Elek, an internationally trained specialist and acclaimed scholar, brings this remarkable repertoire to life with authority and insight. Includes works by rarely recorded Hungarian composers, from the 17th century to contemporary music, offering a unique overview of the country’s keyboard heritage.