Among the great names in the history of harpsichord making, that of the Ruckers is probably the most famous. This dynasty of makers, represented by four generations active in Antwerp between c.1580 and c.1680, exerted a predominant influence in Western Europe. Their harpsichords and virginals, synon...

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Weitere Verfasser:	Vandervellen, Pascale (HerausgeberIn)
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Brussels Musical Instruments Museum 2017
Schlagworte:	Ruckers > Familie Cembalo Cembalobau Bildband
Zusammenfassung:	Among the great names in the history of harpsichord making, that of the Ruckers is probably the most famous. This dynasty of makers, represented by four generations active in Antwerp between c.1580 and c.1680, exerted a predominant influence in Western Europe. Their harpsichords and virginals, synonyms of extraordinary workmanship, acquired a tremendous reputation that extended beyond European borders and lasted until well after their active period. The envy they inspired was such that it gave rise to large-scale counterfeiting, probably the most significant in the field of instrument making up to then. The MIM owns eighteen instruments considered at the time of their acquisition to be Ruckers. Given the considerable patrimonial interest of this collection, a project centred on its conservation, study, restoration and enhancement was set up. The present publication sums up this fascinating research and sheds new light on this outstanding heritage
Beschreibung:	Table of contents: Stéphane Vaïedelich: Preface -- Pascale Vandervellen: Introduction -- Karel Moens: 16th and 17th century harpsichord making in Antwerp in an urban context -- Marcel Vekemans: Iconography of Ruckers instruments in 16th and 17th century Flemish and Dutch painting -- John Koster: The musical uses of Ruckers harpsichords in their own time -- Pascale Vandervellen: Catalogue of the MIM’s Ruckers instruments -- Emily Akkermans and Patrick Storme: The Ruckers roses revealed: Comparison of the roses on Ruckers instruments using optical analysis and XRF -- Steven Saverwyns and Marina Van Bos: Looking beyond the decorated surface: A material-technical study of decorations on Ruckers instruments -- Sandie Le Conte: The acoustic silhouette of Ruckers harpsichords: A comparative analysis of harpsichords’ functionality -- Arjan Versteeg: Dendrochronological analyses of the soundboards of the MIM’s Ruckers instruments -- Pascale Fraiture: Dendrochronological analysis of the 1610 HR mother-and-child muselar virginal -- Armelle Weitz and Philippe Gerrienne: Wood species identification of the 1610 HR mother-and-child muselar virginal -- Alain Anselm: A note on the so-called "Ruckers/Taskin" double-manual harpsichord
Beschreibung:	420 Seiten Illustrationen 28 cm x 28 cm