Harpsichord-themed visit and concert

au Château Fort-Musée Pyrénéen, 25 Rue du Fort, LOURDES

Harpsichord-focused visit-concert by Rosalie Ramond and Lucille Chartrain. Appeared in the 15th century, the harpsichord experienced remarkable growth and gradually established itself in European royal courts. Its characteristic timbre, produced by plucked strings, inspired great composers such as Handel and Bach. By the end of the 18th century, the rise of the piano nevertheless led to its decline. The instrument was never fully forgotten and experienced renewed interest in the 20th century, which fostered improvements in its build and interpretation. On Saturday, November 14 at 14:30, deco…