PEDAL harpsichord: Johann Pachelbel - Arietta, performed by Marco Vincenzi

Johann Pachelbel: Arietta
Performer: Marco Vincenzi
at harpsichord B. Formentelli, 1994, after Zell 1728
with
PEDALBOARD made by Giorgio Carli, 2013
Rankett - reed stop
C-d' (27 notes)
00:21 Arietta (8+8, rit. on II)
01:27 Variatio I (8'+8' and pedal)
02:34 Variatio II (I 8' solo)
03:37 Variatio III (8'+4' and pedal)
04:38 Variatio IV (r.h on II; l.h on I with 8'+4')
05:40 Variatio V cantus firmus in tenor (8'+8' choral to pedal)
06:46 Variatio VI bicinium (r.h. on II and pedal)
07:48 Variatio VII (trio, r.h on I, l.h on II and pedal)
08:58 Variatio VIII (8'+8')
09:58 Variatio IX pleno ( 8' 8' 4' and pedal)
11:06 Arietta (rit. pedal solo)
On this link you can download the original wave, for a better experience of sound:
www.carliorgani...
It isn't a pedalcembalo (pedalharpsichord) but a pedal UNDER a harpsichord: very useful... In a few words: there's not only hauptwerk ;-)
The original page at:
www.carliorgani...
Giorgio CARLI, organ builder: www.carliorgani.it
Marco VINCENZI, organ&harpsichord: www.cembalo.it

[@JFroTheMusician]

Imagine using a pedal harpsichord for continuo. So much power!

[@kyotokid4]

...ingenious instrument. The reeds in the pedal harmonise very well with the strings.

[@mathijs1987j]

The instrument is very interesting, I was pleasantly surprised how well the organ sound blends with the harpsichord. But mostly, what an excellent performance! I always find Pachelbel a bit boring when I play it, but when I heard this I wanted to try myself. But it's nowhere near as vibrant and alive when I play it. Bravissimo!

[@zacharybond23]

I feel that people underestimate the subtlety and precision that is required to play works like Pachelbel's.

[@cembaloit]

For me to receive such so nice words from a musician and musicologist so important, as you are, it is a great honor, many thanks Mr. Di Veroli!

[@johnsteven6273]

Many years ago, I had occasion to see a Kilgen (or maybe Kimbal) small home/chapel/chamber instrument. It had 4 or 5 unified ranks playing on 2 manuals and Pedal. The bottom octave of the 16' Bourdon was a 16' Vox Humana placed inside a box lined with felt to deaden the upper harmonics and "rattle" of a short length reed Allowing more the fundamental to come through. It was quite effective in a small instrument.

[@mootbooxle]

This is a beautiful sounding harpsichord! And I really like the organ pedals in combination with it. I think I actually like this better than a traditional pedal harpsichord.

[@jrubin1971]

Exactly my thoughts

[@camilamsms1]

That's true I really like It!

[@jwtg958]

Wow, just stumbled onto this. Combines two of my favorite instruments; Harpsichord and Organ. Love the sound of the pedalpipe organ!

[@DaninMaine]

Look! I can play this marvelous piece extremely well on the harpsichord and I can dance at the same time!

[@shiningarmor2838]

So this is what organists do on their days off

[@jimbo2629]

That penultimate note is beyond musicality..

[@dulcian3230]

Yes! We totally do that!

[@JackLe1127]

Idk why the rankett solo at 11:06 makes me so emotional :(

[@aquaesulensis7332]

Tous mes compliments pour cette prestation avec ce pédalier. En fermant les yeux, nous voyageons dans une autre dimension. C'est magnifique. Merci infiniment.

[@zerotonic2659]

Me again. Still love this music and the performer.

[@BurkhardTerhart]

I listen to ehis over and over again. The Rankett blends so well with the harpsichord! Amazing combination.

[@cembaloit]

+Burkhard Terhart I am agree with you! :-)

[@BurkhardTerhart]

After listening several times tot this video, I decided to build a pedalboard like yours from old Rankett 16' Pipes and a second hand pedalboard. My uncle is a carpenter and will help me to built a simple windchest. Iḿ really fascinated from this combination instrument. In our parish church an older harpsichord is in seldom use. I hope to change that... :-)

[@matthiaswynants4857]

Burkhard Terhart did you build it?

[@parcivalg.5659]

Belle combinazioni timbriche; complimemti per lo strumento, complemti per la sua brillante interpretazione e complimemti al geniale Pachelbel che non ha scritto solo il canone.

[@PoeticMusicRSG]

Magnificent, a grand instrument and a remarkable performance. Someday, I would like to play this musical instrument

[@michaelfitzgerald1865]

Amazing! I have been familiar with pedal harpsichords since the mid 70's when I discovered an E Power Biggs recording. Was familiar with his organ recordings but this astonished and delighted me at the time. Until now I have never known about this configuration of plucked strings and wind reeds and I love it. Thanks for posting.

[@dare2win215]

WOW. Ever since seeing one of these in an encyclopedia in junior high I've wanted to hear one. Had forgotten until this random recommendation. Thanks for sharing.

[@kaibroeking9968]

I don't know why that is, but listening to reed registers tends to put me in a good mood. This has put a smile on my face, for sure. Thank you, Marco. (Oh, and a special thanks to Nuremberg, Johann!)

[@MrMarcvus]

Questo cembalo è molto bello! Grazie per la musica.

[@resultant64]

Ver good playing and so nice to hear the sound of the harpsichord..Its a bold sound suited for music of this period...

[@zerotonic2659]

Back again. Still impressing and wonderfull!

[@proapin]

J'adore comment vous la jouez ... c'est tellement joyeux!

[@jorgeenrique46]

Master sei un uomo da un altro pianeta, che l'interpretazione, mi punta il mio cappello, mi congratulo con voi. Grazie per il distacco.

[@SuperHyperExtra]

Superb!

[@TheSuemusic]

Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much for posting this! I am in heaven! This is purest joy! S

[@jimbo2629]

The ultimate harpsichord and the ultimate performance. What an accomplishment. Three actions at once, four if you include reading the music.

[@walter8lee]

Me encanta este instrumento... 8-)

[@MarcioDeSouzagoldensax]

Wonderful!

[@Shane-Singleton]

Bravo!!!!! This was excellent. Thank you for posting this on KZbin. I close my eyes and the harpsichord takes me somewhere else. Some place... better. Thank you for that.

[@jhonwask]

I love the pedal board; it sounds almost like a bassoon or crumhorn.

[@ethanmorris169]

The bass strings being plucked sound so crisp loud and nice. Good performance!

[@ryangiraldi5722]

Ethan Morris I believe that the bass notes are actually organ reed pipes that are voiced to sound like a bright harpsichord.

[@ConacherOrgan]

What a gorgeous, gorgeous instrument you have there, searched for a pedal Harpsichord expecting the usual coupling method, however the fact this has a pedal reed stop, is wonderful! Your playing shows clear understanding of how to get the best out of this instrument.

[@tcparker1000]

I love that final pedal trill

[@noiselesspatient]

Utterly brilliant! And presumably cheaper than a set (or two) of pedal strings? One doesn't even miss the lack of 16' tone. Love it!

[@kevinborbyeedelvang9477]

Wonderful instrument, great interpretation. I love the pedal finale you've added :)

[@cembaloit]

Thank you!

[@theapmusicdepartment8333]

Amazing sound, the Regale with the harpsichord. I want one!

[@vhsjpdfg]

This is gorgeous.

[@michaelmiller1215]

Bravo 👏

[@zerotonic2659]

That's so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you!

[@louislamonte334]

I would love to have a pedal harpsichord one day!!

[@sky1monitor]

A rock'n'roll harpsichord! 😄👍

[@jarkkojuntunen5506]

Thank you so much, very impressive presentation. It made me very happy, and I believe that's what Mr Pachelbel meant it to do.

[@jakobfrauchiger4938]

Wonderful and funny. Thank you, had great pleasure doing maths alongside...

[@charlesross9260]

Baroque and math fit together. The Art Of Fugue was my regular study music. This is something very special.

[@jeremymozlin]

One of my favorite videos on KZbin.

[@jmardinly]

Something oulde, something new, totally awesome!

[@ianramsay138]

Guilmant512 is correct, the Rankett is pitched at 16'. Wanda Landowska had a harpsichord with a a steel frame equipped with a 16' rank of strings!

[@Braybaroque]

Several aspects of this performance are remarkable. Not only the unusual but excellent choice of instrument but, mainly, the playing. It is obvious that Vincenzi has devoted lots of study to decide on every single details of this very raffinated interpretation: Baroque playing technique, careful realisation of ornaments, excellent registration, great overall musicianship. Again, bravissimo!

[@philipstapert3517]

I love it! It's amazing how similar in timbre the pedal reed is to the harpsichord!

[@caesarsneezer6992]

What is a pedal reed?

[@MrLoknar]

@@caesarsneezer6992 The pedalboard on this instrument is connected to reed pipes (all the little rectangular shapes above the pedalboard, you can see them well from 1:30 onward when he films the pedalboard). If you don't know what reed pipes are, I'd suggest googling it, as it will be a bit complicated for me to explain it in English ;)

[@luismiguelsanchezlopez7209]

Esta musica y este instrumento son maravillosos no se porque pero me evocan otras épocas tal vez alguna vida pasada.

[@danitos13]

Gracias!

[@xsf235]

Superb, magnificent, marvelous.

[@ethanmorris169]

WOW pachelbell was good back in the day.

[@graceyh4201]

beautiful music

[@user-nu2zj2hx3l]

생소하지만 낯설지만 오래전부터 이렇게 해왓다니 참 매력적입니다.

[@silviosaditesche1556]

Bravissimo!

[@zerotonic2659]

Very impressing!

[@edwardhackney9136]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you.

[@bruceanderson5538]

Thank you for this glory!

[@fadyfarouk8635]

Great performance

[@happy17761492]

Wow. I have never seen a pedal harpsichord before. This sure is different and I like it. Seems complicated to me. Then again I don't play. Wish I had learned but we were a very poor family. Thank you for the music.

[@Kat-ne3er]

wonderful!!! thanks!!!

[@paulcaswell2813]

I hear the 1610 Frederiksborg organ in the pedal. Magnificent!

[@shiningarmor2838]

You guys must understand that 16' refers to a set that plays in the contrabass range, like a contrabassoon.

[@bradforddale4306]

The question I just posted is mainly about the beginning section when the pedal first enters. I think I'm right in that the left hand is doubled by the pedal making me think the manual is coupled to the pedal..Later in the piece I hear only the Rankett in the pedal.

[@reinhardkluth5956]

Tolles Instrument. Hervorragende Interpretation. Und: eine Zungenstimme in das Pedal ist optimal.

[@jpstenino]

Excellent musical performance.

[@WilliamAraujoWillweb]

Impressionante a destreza e precisão destes músicos.

[@organist660]

thank you for this amazeing video . also the beautifull song.

[@wallace2621]

Super instrument!! I like the sound of the reed stop in the pedal

[@josephalfano2284]

it is how the baroque organists practiced without the bellow boys pumping away, Bach had 2 of them in his inventories.

[@alexanderatanassov622]

Amazing sound! Beautiful bass.

[@paulhilfiger9454]

Superbe combinaison et très heureuse !

[@cembaloit]

Merci!

[@sandyhackney]

Very, very lovely! Thank you.

[@Lucius_Chiaraviglio]

Took me a fair way into the video to figure out that this is actually a claviorgan. I didn't know any playable replicas had been made.

[@jaydlytning]

I love it!

[@Ipsifendis]

that made my day! thank you!

[@BaelZebub]

Excellent! Great work 👏👏👏

[@caesarsneezer6992]

Rankett, huh? Never heard of it, but will follow up for sure. See, you tube is good for something!!

[@Braybaroque]

Thanks for your kindness. Actually, mine was an Italianism, surely not proper English, but it conveyed my feeling.

[@albertpeckham8708]

It is amazing to me that JS Bach owned at least two pedal harpsichords. He is known to have liked them as well as a pipe organ....I think...mainly because he could tune them whereas he had to rely on someone else to tune a pipe organ.

[@71lupenzo710]

bravissimo marco

[@Guilmant512]

Il Rankett è in 16' non in 8'

[@sarahcordish338]

Wow!

[@isabellafernandes7801]

a pity to hear the noise of the pedal wood !!!! But the intention was wonderful!

[@OlpusBonzo]

The noise from the pedals is very annoying.

[@chamadeJJ]

@@OlpusBonzo So do I^^;; Rankett@Regal Solo??? My head cannot afford it;;

[@silviosaditesche1556]

Variationen sopra "Liebster Jesus, wir sind hier".

[@TheMadisonHang]

wow lovely

[@TheDzuliana]

Amazing :)

[@mizuqatsi]

The pedal keyboard seems to be digital, which is just about right with the harpsichord imitation, but not at all with registers that sound like organ bombards.

[@ZILLIALESSANDRO]

Complimenti. Spero di poterti ascoltare dal vivo prima o poi!

[@keyboardskantor]

AMAZING!!!!

[@marioalgandona9132]

Very nice

[@cembaloit]

Thanks!

[@tooleyheadbang4239]

5:40 So that's where Mortier got it from!

[@stevenklimecky4918]

Harpsichord with an attached organ pedals. In any case, pretty awesome. But maybe for an intimate performance as this, one should play in one's stockings, or very soft soles of some type?

[@wendel6]

If he lowered the bench a bit or raised the pedals, the performer could use toe and heel organ pedal technique with a heeled shoe, and the Rankett pedal wouldn't sound as choppy.

[@ozziewagner979]

Did anyone notice once he started using the pedals, he switched from the top manual on the harpsichord to the bottom manual?

[@shiningarmor2838]

The Rankett is a very loud sound compared to the harpsichord, so he couples the manuals together so that they're as loud as the pedals. In most instruments with multiple manuals, the top manual couples to the bottom one.

[@mercoid]

Absolutely beautiful! Just curious.. What feeds the air? If it's an electric pump I can't hear the motor, and there does not seem to be anyone pumping a bellows.

[@cembaloit]

Of course there is an electric blower into a walnut case behind the pedalboard, you can see it in the photo at 00.10. When I'm playing the noise it isn't audible:-)

[@andrew-hv1hv]

Do the pedals use strings or reeds? If reeds, would I be correct in assuming it is electronic to pump with through them?

[@ethanmorris169]

I meant pachalbel

[@SanderLewis]

Please upload more with the pedal harpsichord and close ups!

[@bradforddale4306]

I can't see how I'm hearing strings from the manuals with the pedal...am I wrong in that I'm hearing the manual strings coupled in with that pedal Rankett 16', or is the Rankett the only pedal sound heard?...I don't see a coupler mechanism from the manuals to the pedal... HOWEVER, I LOVE this post!..Thankyou!

[@jaydlytning]

In the first variation to include pedal, I could swear I was hearing strings coupled to the pedal too. How?

[@shiningarmor2838]

He doubled the pedal with the manual