Harpsichord Music by Israeli Composers
Marina Minkin (harpsichord)
Music from an ancient land meets an instrument of antiquity: the result is a fascinating collection of music by composers either born in Israel or settling there from many points in Europe. Soloist Marina Minkin herself came from the Ukraine in 1981. A student of Mark Kroll, she is active in both Israel and the United States and is a founding member and director of the Ad Libitum Ensemble.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Improvisation on a Persian Song | Haim Alexander | Marina Minkin, harpsichord |
| Elegy (Canaanite Fantasy No. 3) | Yinam Leef | Marina Minkin, harpsichord |
| Four Keyboard Pieces | Yehezkel Braun | Marina Minkin, harpsichord |
| 7-11, and Much Later... | Uri Brener | Marina Minkin, harpsichord |
| Three Dances for Harpsichord | Dina Smorgonsky | Marina Minkin, harpsichord |
| Petite Suite for Recorder and Harpsichord | Benjamin Bar-Am | Marina Minkin, harpsichord, Drora Bruck, recorder |
| Variations for Harpsichord | Sergiu Natra | Marina Minkin, harpsichord |
| Sonata a tre for Mandolin, Guitar and Harpsichord | Paul Ben-Haim | Marina Minkin, harpsichord, Alon Sariel, mandolin, Hanan Feinstein, guitar |
Reviews
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"Israeli harpsichordist Marina Minkin is alert to both the nationalist core of these works and to the various influences each individual composer has sought out. An unexpectedly delightful find."
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"Each work is a delight, taking full advantage of the harpsichord's properties. A marvelous introduction to contemporary Israeli composers and a sheer joy in its own right."
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"With her choice of high-quality Israeli harpsichord music, Minkin's playing leaves no stone unturned. Her technique is crystal clean and boasts ease; her ability to interpret very different styles is evident throughout. Above all, Minkin's playing delights the senses."
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