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Edward Parmentier
12+ albums
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The American harpsichordist (and organist), Edward Parmentier, studied with Albert Fuller in New York City and Gustav Leonhardt, in Amsterdam. He holds degrees in classical languages, literatures and musicology from Princeton University and in humanities and teaching from Harvard University. Edward Parmentier is internationally renowned for his brilliant performances of early keyboard music. A specialist in the harpsichord music of J. S. Bach, the English virginalists, and the French clavecinistes, has performed widely throughout the USA, Russia, Western Europe, Japan, and Korea. He is a frequent recitalist, lecturer and adjudicator at symposia and festivals. His solo appearances include recitals on both harpsichord and historic organs. He also appears frequently in ensemble settings as a continuist and concerto soloist, and conducts modern instrument chamber orchestras in performances of Baroque and classical repertory. Among his recent engagements have been performances for the Berkeley Early Music Festival; Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea; Origo et Practica in Tokyo; and the Hamburg Conservatory. He has also performed for and judged harpsichord competitions. Currently Professor of Music at the School of Music, University of Michigan, Edward Parmentier teaches harpsichord and performance practice and directs choral and instrumental performances of the Early Music Ensemble there. Parmentier is recognized as a dynamic and inspired lecturer on subjects related to Baroque k
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Prelude & Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846: I. Prelude
242Prelude & Fugue No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 847: I. Prelude
193Prelude & Fugue No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 847: II. Fugue
184Prelude & Fugue No. 7 in E-Flat Major, BWV 852: II. Fugue
175Prelude & Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846: II. Fugue
176Sonata IV: Concerto 3. Allegro
157Sonata IV: Concerto 3. Vivace
158Prelude & Fugue No. 3 in C-Sharp Major, BWV 848: I. Prelude
149Prelude & Fugue No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor, BWV 849: I. Prelude
1410Sonata IV: Concerto 3. Largo
13albums
The Portuguese Fortepiano: 18th-Century Iberian Keyboard Music
Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier - Book I
Musick as befitts a Quene - English Virginal Music (1570-1650)
Early Italian Harpsichord Music (1520-1670)
17th Century French Harpsichord Music
17th Century German Harpsichord Music: The Stylus Phantasticus
Splendor of the Harpsichord
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Corelli: Six Trio Sonatas From Concerti Grossi, Op. VI
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Bach: English Suites
Scarlatti: Fugue & Ten Sonatas for Harpsichord
Johann Sebastian Bach: Six English Suites
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The Portuguese Fortepiano