Hässler – Harpsichord Music – Michele Benuzzi – CD

A musical pause in harpsichord colours

Let the sound of Michele Benuzzi’s harpsichord bring a different atmosphere to your day. This album invites you to slow down, follow the musical lines and enjoy attentive listening, on your own or with someone who loves discovering music.

Rediscover Johann Wilhelm Hässler

Explore music by Johann Wilhelm Hässler through a programme of contrasting forms. Shorter fantasias appear between the sonatas, while the Rondeau in C and arietta with variations add their own character to the selection.

Four sonatas and contrasts to enjoy

The sonatas in D, A, D minor and A minor are each presented in three movements. Allegro, Andante, Adagio, Arioso, Largo and Presto shape a contrasting journey across the album’s 19 tracks.

A gift for lovers of keyboard music

For a harpsichord music enthusiast or someone curious to expand a collection, choose a CD that invites discovery beyond familiar programmes. Enjoy it on a quiet evening, while reading or during a dedicated listening session.

A physical album to revisit

Released by Brilliant Classics, Harpsichord Music has a stated total running time of 67:43. Place the disc in a compatible audio CD player and enjoy the instrument’s touch and colours, one work at a time.

Frequently asked questions

Who plays the harpsichord?

Michele Benuzzi performs the works by Johann Wilhelm Hässler.

How many tracks are included?

19 tracks; each sonata is listed as three separate movements below.

Does the album include singing?

The programme is instrumental and performed on solo harpsichord.

Complete track listing

1. Fantasia in C Minor
2. Sonata in D: I. Allegro di molto
3. Sonata in D: II. Andante
4. Sonata in D: III. Con brio
5. Fantasia in A
6. Sonata in A: I. [Moderato]
7. Sonata in A: II. Adagio
8. Sonata in A: III. Scherzo-Allegro
9. Fantasia in D
10. Sonata in D Minor: I. [Allegro]
11. Sonata in D Minor: II. Arioso
12. Sonata in D Minor: III. Presto
13. Fantasia in C
14. Rondeau in C
15. Ariette mit einigen Veränderungen: Der Demoisel Scherniß in Erfurth zugeeignet
16. Fantasia in E Minor
17. Sonata in A Minor: I. Poco allegro
18. Sonata in A Minor: II. Largo
19. Sonata in A Minor: III. Presto