About Elaine's Harpsichord

[@sfbonedoc]

Elaine, My partner Christo turned me on to your playing. Thanks for harpsichord 101. As a surgeon, I am used to working standing up, an ergonomic approach to keyboard playing as well as operating. The verve with which you play is awesome. You bring times past to life. Musicianship does not get any better. Grazie. You inspire us both. We will be making more KZbin clavi/harpsi/organ recordings.

[@hwoods01]

The best part is that you can sense her passion for what she does.. Love it. Thank you.

[@mikezinn7212]

Thanks so much your Scarlatti renditions are magnificent.

[@sandyhackney]

Thank you as always, Elaine. Fascinating to compare your Hubbard to my Ross Flemish double. It is wonderful that you are making these videos, not only of your fine playing, but also of other matters related to the instrument. Keep 'em coming!

[@pyramos5770]

Hallo, wie immer super symphatisch.

[@ElaineComparone]

Thank you for you kind comment!

[@stevefp3]

Such an epic instrument. I would love to have one of that. Would love to learn to play it too.

[@Envergure]

Old Frank Hubbard Went to the cupboard To get some harpsichord strings; The cupboard slammed on his thumbs, and he cried: "Ouch, my opposable things!"

[@CoyoteBuddy]

Thank you so much, Ms. Encomparone! This video answered many of the questions I have had since undergraduate school when I saw a harpsichord being tuned by a student. Bravo!

[@toddao70mm]

Elaine, Thank You so much for your cristal clear explanations. Also, for all the posts you send on KZbin. Thousands BRAVO's for your fabulous interpretations and your work. By the way, You say "ravalement" perfectly well. An overseas admirer, Olivier.

[@nuwuisme]

Thank you very much, I love the sound of the harpsichord, and your explanations are absolutely wonderful, to help us know more of this beautiful instrument.

[@hefestionw]

I've had the good luck to play in several instruments made by Mario Donadio who worked at Hubbard. I few weeks ago I just received my very own Instrument made by Mr. Donadio, it's a superb copy of Hass german harpsichord and I am studying the italian concerto. I am obssesed with this instrument and the music, it gives me happines and peace in my life. I could no live without a harpsichord.

[@mercoid]

Thank you so much Elaine. That was a marvelous demo.

[@Cabinessance]

Thank you. I find your posts really interesting. I first saw your video of you playing "The Mysterious Barricades" and have been a fan ever since. You make the Harpsichord an accessible instrument to me and hopefully, many others too.

[@rh7189]

Elaine..looks...dark hair... wow personality...and talent...plus Harpsichords...my passion. The Taskin additive makes that instrument. What are these Hubbards worth? This is a top U Tube site.Thanks for your wonderful expose.

[@cav0129]

wow... i've always wondered about ur instrument in particular.... it's a very beautiful copy of the original and has amazing playing capabilities

[@Braincellmaniac]

Wow thank you so much for this great video! My favorite instrument - hoping to learn to play it one day!

[@DavesTrumpet]

Hi Elaine, Thanks so much for this informative video. One of the best harpsichord demo videos I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing this!!

[@douskara]

Wow I'm duzzled!! I wish I could see you performing in Greece.

[@FederSim]

This woman is so charming! I just love her and her harpsichord as well.

[@hbmp88]

Thank you for your explanation! I am an up-and-coming pianist and I am seriously thinking about putting together a Hubbard kit of a french dual manual. I hope If I do get the chance to get this beautiful instrument it will be an endless source of inspiration for me especially for baroque pieces (some of my favorite, yet I haven't gotten around to learning many )

[@Turba80]

I did not know this instrument, but I can say this lady is absolutely amazing!!!!

[@sooth15]

Great video! I knew most of this through a bit of reading about the harpsichord, but I didn't know you could get so many combinations in one instrument, and I didn't know about the jack rail. I had wondered where the jacks were exactly, but I had assumed they were closer to the front. Again: great video!

[@gustavoalcazarclassicalguitar]

thanks for teach us Elaine, this is very interesting!!!

[@ufayad]

you made what would otherwise be a boring educational video into something fascinating and well- presented. Forget pianos, I want a harpsichord now!! PS. i loved the sandwich part at the end... lol

[@gabithemagyar]

Magnificent instrument !!! And in very deserving hands :-)

[@ElaineComparone]

Thanks for your comment! I'm trying to figure out how to provide for this instrument when I am no longer able to play it.Any ideas?

[@gabithemagyar]

@@ElaineComparone Hopefully that time will never come or at least be many many years in the future :-) I don't really have any ideas about that eventuality beyond selling it to a musician who can do it justice. Or, if you are wealthy, perhaps holding a harpsichord competition for young musicians (aspiring professionals) with this harpsichord as the grand prize ?

[@ElaineComparone]

@@gabithemagyar Lovely of you to respond! Thanks for your thoughts!!

[@pkguy3]

Thank-you for making this video. I learned a lot about the instrument I didn't know.

[@ambulance_boy3834]

thank you so much for the video! very well done and informative!

[@ElaineComparone]

Thanks for your comment!!~

[@romeoamkj]

Dear Elaine, nice work! Well done!

[@flpac]

In love with this video....

[@Milan____]

The loveliest woman on youtube.

[@geasparjons]

This woman is fantastic!

[@SFChristo]

:) Glad it was presented so well. I put one up showing a close-up of the plectra.

[@metteholm75]

Thank you! That was very interesting.

[@SFConifer]

Inspirational, surely to be a pivotal video in some budding harpsichordist's life

[@majav15mg]

My Lady Carey's Dompe.

[@peteacher52]

Thank you! That's helpful and useful.

[@rudiwells]

wonderful video, I wonder how much one cane expect to pay for a beautiful instrument such as this one?

[@baritonebynight]

I love the sound of the harpsichord so much that when I've sung with them, I'll find myself listening more to what is being played vs concentrating on what I am singing. Part of me would like to try to play it, but I'm such a mediocre pianist I can't imagine what I would sound like on this instrument.

[@ElaineComparone]

I hope you someday have an opportunity to play one and to enjoy the experience! Good luck!!

[@jonnykam]

WE only should thank you Elena!!!!!!!!

[@ncf1]

you are amazing

[@hwoods01]

Its one thing to be a master on a subject, and its a COMPLETELY separate talent to be able to present and teach material on a subject.. I think we all can find examples of real-world-experts who try to 'teach' & sound like blithering idiots when trying to communicate their info to lay-people.. Not here --- Elaine, obvious, possesses both talents and she did a remarkable job sharing her passion in the video.. This video should be part of college music appreciation classes.. awesome!!

[@Darkboy2525]

Thanks Elaine :) ! My quesion is being answerd :)

[@kjz28]

What is that song she said "my ladies.." something or other, that sounded awesome, would like to hear the whole song.

[@reng.2588]

My lady carey s dompe

[@HerrWarja]

Doesn't you have to tune it every day?

[@zzzwy777]

woa

[@George_theguy-29]

I wish I could get a harpsichord 😊... To expensive 😂😂😂

[@turntapzap]

Could you play boogie woogie on that?

[@douskara]

@harpsinth Dude what's your problem? You post repeatedly insulting comments. If you made your point once, perhaps someone could consider that you're trying to say something, but your fury and obsessive verbal attacks show that you're only being spiteful.

[@douskara]

You live in South America, I live in Europe... So, I think I know Europe a little bit more.

[@douskara]

@harpsinth I feel sorry for you man. I guess that you were so good in Europe that you left for Brazil again... Western civilization started from Greece, the word Europe is Greek and you're nothing but a disappointed mediocre musician who gets noticed only for being malicious and envious. Why don't you post an answer vid of you playing? After all you've studied for so many years you must be a great player... (I doubt..)