English Spinet - Edition Beurmann

• The library features a 1718 English spinet built by Thomas Hitchcock, known for its rich sound quality.
• Andreas Beurmann describes Hitchcock's spinets as some of the most sonorous and best, influential in the development of spinet construction.

Product Overview

English Spinet - Edition Beurmann features a 1718 instrument crafted by Thomas Hitchcock, renowned for its rich tonal quality and historical significance in the development of spinets. This library captures the intimate character of the spinet, making it suitable for both solo and ensemble contexts where a delicate yet full sound is desired.

Details

The library includes over 700 individual recordings, ensuring a wide range of expressive possibilities. Each note is sampled eight times to provide nuanced variations, which helps maintain a natural feel during performance, especially in rapid passages or trills. The instrument's key noises are also captured, adding to the authenticity of the playback experience.

Recorded in the acoustically unique spaces of Herrenhaus Hasselburg, the library employs Royer R122V ribbon microphones through high-quality preamps and converters, ensuring a detailed and vibrant sound. The instrument is available in 403 Hz Valotti tuning, with presets also provided in 440 Hz. This attention to detail makes the English Spinet - Edition Beurmann a valuable addition for composers seeking to incorporate historical keyboard timbres into their work.