Sensuous, yet
restful - this serene collection of classical
melodies, performed on the harpsichord with
exquisite clarity, transport the listener to a world
of peace and beauty - and faith. Inspired by the
season of winter, the music was recorded in the
Keshet Studio in Jerusalem by renowned
harpsichordist Alexander Rosenblatt and Varoujan
Markarian.
J.-H. d'Anglebert's and L. Marchand's suites, as
well as G.F. Handel's four selected airs were
recorded in the Keshet Studio by Alexander
Rosenblatt and Varoujah Markarian. J.-H. d'Anglebert
(1635 - 1691) Harpsichord Suite #2 in G minor
1. Prelude
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. 2nd Courante
5. Sarabande
6. Gigue
7. Gaillarda
8. Passacaille
L. Marchand (1669 - 1732)
Harpsichord Suite #1 in D minor
9. Prelude
10. Allemande
11. Courante
12. 2nd Courante
13. Sarabande
14. Gigue
15. Chaconne
G.F. Handel (1685 – 1759)
Four selected airs accompanied on harpsichord
16. “Affanni del pensier”
17. “Ah! Mio cor”
18. “Schau hin”
19. “Gott Dagon”
Alexander Rosenblatt, harpsichord
Varoujan Markarian, Voice
The instrument: Flemish single-manual harpsichord
(replica, 8’+8’+Lute, a’=415 Hz) renewed and
reconstructed by A. Rosenblatt.