Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Chaconne in D - Byron Schenkman, harpsichord

Chaconne in D (1707) Composed by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665-1729) Performed by Byron Schenkman Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre published two books of harpsichord music, one of which includes this Chaconne in D. During her lifetime she received acclaim for her improvisatory skill and for her exquisite harpsichord performances. This performance takes place on a French double manual harpsichord built by Craig Tomlinson and loaned by Lola Wolf. From Sound Salon’s Season 11 online concert “French Harpsichord Salon” Enjoy the full concert here:    • French Harpsichord Salon - Sound Salon's S...   Concert premiered Sunday October 29, 2023 Program Notes available here: http://soundsalonmusic.org/wp-content... DONATE: We need your support, please join with others and help us continue to make excellent music accessible to all. https://soundsalonmusic.org/donate/ Sound Salon (formerly Byron Schenkman & Friends) brings a diverse set of 21st-century perspectives to artistically excellent ensemble music, inspired by European traditions of the 17th through 19th centuries. The name Sound Salon expresses the music organization’s surroundings, its purpose, and its community. DISCOVER MORE at SoundSalonMusic.org #harpsichord #baroquemusic #earlymusic #soundsalonmusic #ElisabethJacquetdelaGuerre #Versailles