Andrew Appel, award winning harpsichordist, fortepianist, chamber musician, writer and educator, has been part of Opera Lafayette from its first concerts over 16 years ago. A close friend of conductor Ryan Brown, sharing a passion for things French, they founded the Four Nations Ensemble together in 1986 and have worked closely together since. Read More…
About Playing the Palace
Why do some fine works of music get relegated to the shelf? And what kind of work does it take to dust them off and return to them to the affection of … [Read More...]
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Your report gives me another perspective on Texas. The arts really do bring us all together. Bravo!Andrew Appel on Playing the Texan Palace
Dear Evelyn How good to hear from you and go get this lovely response. Best for the season to you.. ...Evelyn Simon on Playing the Texan Palace
Hi Andrew, What a fascinating and joyful report. Thanks for writing it. All the best, EvelynFranklin Chen on Court and Concert, notes to a program
Thanks for sharing the background descriptions and music clips! I'm not going to make it to the concert this time...Clare on Court and Concert, notes to a program
This looks so delicious, Andy! I so wish I could be there. I know it will be fabuloso.Andrew Appel on Francois Couperin: The beginning of a long look.
HI Charlie The harpsichord is a 1991 Rutkowski and Robinette copy of a Ruckers, the original having been enlarged (petit ravalement)...Charlie Brink on Francois Couperin: The beginning of a long look.
Hi A, Congratulations on both the recording and the blog! Which harpsichord is that on Les Regrets? Sounds beautiful. CharlieJohn Steinmetz on Francois Couperin: The beginning of a long look.
Thank you for this beautiful writing and playing, Andy.Stephen Hamilton on Francois Couperin: The beginning of a long look.
sounds ravishing...can't wait to hear the rest.Martin Perry on Francois Couperin: The beginning of a long look.
Andy, this is truly wonderful writing about music to accompany what I already know is an exquisite performance. Is there...