Open the Pearl Curtain of Baroque Music
-The Harpsichord Salon Concert
Musician ：Machiko Suto
Every era of music has its own distinct characteristics, and the harpsichord has experienced an exciting Baroque period.
How to listen to the harpsichord?
Do you know the history of the harpsichord?
One of the musicians of the Baroque period, Bach, influenced many great musicians who came after him.
But who influenced Bach?
Teacher Machiko Suto will guide us in uncovering the secrets behind the harpsichord. Through performances of selected Baroque harpsichord works and commentary, we will understand the sound structure and history of the harpsichord, as well as different musical styles.
The Debussy Harpsichord Salon Concert invites everyone to witness the beauty of the ancient instrument, the harpsichord, and to experience the authentic Baroque music firsthand.
♫ Concert Program and Content
I. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Prelude in C Major
II. François Couperin (1668-1733): Prelude in B-flat Major, "Mystical Barrier"
III. George Frideric Handel / William Babell (ca. 1690-1723): Aria "Let Me Weep," from the opera Rinaldo
IV. Henry Purcell (1659-1695): Ground in E Minor
V. Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757): Sonata in B-flat Major, etc.
♫ Registration Information
✻ Ticket Prices
| Regular Price: 450 TWD,Special Discount for Debussy Students: 200 TWD
| Early Bird Discount: 400 TWD, available until October 22 (Friday)
✻ Ticket Purchase Deadline: November 5, 2021, by 24:00 (Limited spots available, please register early)
♫ Suitable Audience
| Interested in the harpsichord
| Individuals on their musical learning journey
| Children aged 6 and above are recommended to participate
MUSICIAN
Machiko Suto
2014: Co-founded the chamber ensemble IJ SPACE in Amsterdam with recorder player Liang Yi-Chang.
2017: Awarded the Jury Special Prize (Harpsichord Category) at the Prix Annelie de Man Competition in the Netherlands.
2017: Performed in the "Four Seasons" concert tour with Angela Schijf and the Vivaldi Consort.
2018: Won First Prize at the 19th Biagio Marini Chamber Music Competition in Germany with the IJ SPACE chamber ensemble.
2018: Achieved Third Prize at the International Van Wassenaer Chamber Music Competition during the Utrecht Early Music Festival in the Netherlands with the IJ SPACE chamber ensemble.
2019: Invited to perform a solo recital at the "Wunderkammer Trieste" music festival in Italy.
2019: Performed with the Spanish ensemble "Ensemble La Pícara" at the "FIAS2019" music festival at the Royal Palace of Madrid.
2019: Presented a solo harpsichord recital titled "Time Traveler's Fantasy" by Madiko Sudo.
2020: Released IJ SPACE's debut CD, Francesco Mancini: Six Recorder Sonatas, under the Swiss classical label Claves Records.
2020: Performed in "Passionate Venice" as part of the concert series at Chung Yuan Christian University's Arts Center and in the NSO Maestros Series concert Century Encounter conducted by Lü Shao-Chia
Trailer
The vibrant life of the harpsichord comes from the trees and the earth.
Simple and natural, it plays the dreamlike melodies of the Baroque period.
Craftsmen continue the life of the tree,
writing history into the body of the instrument.
Musicians inherit nature's gifts,
transforming stories into melodious sounds.
Through music, they continuously heal hearts and convey love and energy.
Recap Video
We would like to thank all the music lovers who participated in the "Harpsichord Salon Concert: Unveiling the Pearls of Baroque Music." Together, we traveled through time to the splendid Baroque period and witnessed the extraordinary charm of the harpsichord.
With warm, soft lighting and a limited but intimate seating arrangement, we aimed to create a salon environment unique to the Debussy Music Arts Center. This setup allowed performers and the audience to break the fourth wall, fostering deeper interactions and exchanges. The lively discussions and laughter that filled the evening truly inspired us, and we look forward to continuing to promote classical music to more people in the future.
This event was made possible through our collaboration with teacher Machiko Sudo from our center.
When we first mentioned our intention to acquire a harpsichord, she offered valuable suggestions and assistance.
When the harpsichord finally arrived from Japan, everyone was thrilled. During the preparation period, Machiko's extensive knowledge greatly benefited us, but what truly touched us was her pure love and passion for early music, Baroque music, and the harpsichord.
We believe everyone who attended the concert felt the same way.
The Debussy Music Arts Center will continue to focus on promoting classical music arts, supporting outstanding musicians, developing diverse cultural activities, and preparing more exciting content for art lovers like you.We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
♫ Organizer: Claude Debussy Centre musical et artistique
♫ Video Shooting, Editing, and Copywriting |Debussy Music Arts Center Design Team |Yang Meng-Jie, Cheng Meng-Han, Jhong Yi-Fei