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Notable makers born in German speaking states who emigrated to other countries are included here, but listed under the color of the building tradition in which they made their name. Harpsichord building was often considered a lesser side job for organ builders, while some few were specialized in either harpsichord or clavichord building. [1]
This list includes post 19th-century harpsichordists. Notable earlier harpsichordists mostly appear on the list of Baroque composers . This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
For companies noted for manufacturing harpsichords, see Category:Harpsichord manufacturing companies. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
Harpsichord building in England only achieved great distinction in the 18th century with the work of two immigrant makers, Jacob Kirckman (from Alsace) and Burkat Shudi (from Switzerland). The harpsichords by these builders have been described by the famous builder-scholar Frank Hubbard as "possibly the culmination of the harpsichord maker's ...
The Goermans (or Germain) family were French harpsichord makers of Flemish origin.. Jean Germain I (or Joannes Goermans, as he signed his instruments) (1703 – 18 February 1777) was born in Geldern, Western Germany, and is known to have been working as a harpsichord maker in Paris by 1730, where he remained for the rest of his life.
William Dowd playing a 1987 Dowd Harpsichord. William Richmond Dowd (28 February 1922 – 25 November 2008) was an American harpsichord maker and one of the most important pioneers of the historical harpsichord movement.
Martin Skowroneck in 2013 Flemish harpsichord soundboard built by Skowroneck, 1961 (Franz Hermann) Martin Skowroneck (21 December 1926, in Berlin – 14 May 2014, in Bremen) [1] was a German harpsichord builder, one of the pioneers of the modern movement of harpsichord construction on historical principles.
The Gräbner family were German harpsichord-, clavichord-, organ- and eventually piano makers from the 17th century to the beginning of the 19th century. [1] They are best known for their harpsichords, which represent a mid-german style of building, distinct from the better known northern style as represented by Hass, Mietke and Zell.