25. Back to Bach and Beyond: Redefining the Harpsichord

The Buzz -- Aliénor presents, Back to Bach and Beyond: Redefining the Harpsichord. This three concert series will take place: Durham – Nov. 12 at School of Science and Math, 7:30pm Chapel Hill – Nov. 13 at University United Methodist Church, 8pm Raleigh – Nov. 14 at Meredith College, 8pm Harpsichordists Elaine Funaro and Beverly Biggs, of Durham, along with Rebecca Pechefsky of NYC will play Bach selections with the accompaniment of a quintet of baroque string players. Showcased will be the sonata for two and three harpsichords by Aliénor winning composer Edwin McLean of Chapel Hill. The concerts will also be the unveiling of master harpsichord builder Richard Kingston's final career instrument, Opus 333. The details of this unique intrument, commissioned by Funaro run throughout NC. Durham artist Lisa Creed painted the case and lid in her dynamic abstract style and craftsmen in Mooresboro, Marshall, and Asheville created the stand/cradle, hinges, and handstops.