Donald Nicolson
Donald NICOLSON: Spirals
Performed by Van Diemen's Band at their Chamber Music New Zealand concert, 'Borderlands', Auckland Concert Chamber, 13 September 2022. Audio
Dylan LARDELLI: Four Scenes
Stroma, Richard Haynes (bass clarinet), Donald Nicolson (piano), Hamish McKeich (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert. Audio
The Fall and Rise of Harpsichord 6
In August 1956, a beautiful new harpsichord arrived in Wellington aboard the RMS Rangitoto. It had been purchased from its maker, Thomas Goff of London, by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service for use… Audio, Gallery
Donald Nicolson Plays The Beast
Donald Nicolson demonstrates the various 'bells and whistles' of his Thomas Goff harpsichord. Audio
Interview - Donald Nicolson
The current owner of Thomas Goff's Harpsichord #6, aka "The Beast", tells James Gardner how he came into possession, the process of restoring it and the glories that it now provides.
Interview - Paul Downie
Instrument maker Paul Downie tells James Gardner about the process of 'restoring' the Goff harpsichord now owned by Donald Nicolson.
Salaverde, Rognioni
Bartolome de Selma y Salaverde - Canzon a due; Francesco Rognioni - Io son ferito ahi lasso, performed by Latitude 37 Audio
Cazzati, Fontana
Maurizio Cazzati - Balletto Quarto and Corrinte Quarta; Giovanni Battista Fontana - Sonata No 2 in D, performed by Latitude 37 Audio
Castello
Dario Castello - Quarta Sonata a Due, Soprano e Trombon overo Violetta), performed by Latitude 37 Audio
Marini, Frescobaldi, Castello
Biagio Marini - La Romanesca; G. Frescobaldi - Toccata per spinetta e violino; Dario Castello - Violin Sonata Seconda, performed by Latitude 37 Audio
Picchi, Bassani, Caccini
Giovanni Picchi - Ballo alla polaccha; Francesco Maria Bassani - Io son ferito ahi lasso; Giulio Caccini - Amarilli mia bella, performed by Latitude 37 Audio
Bonizzi, Uccellini
Vincenzo Bonizzi - Dolce Memoy; Marco Uccellini - Sonata 2 opus 4 'La Luciminia Contenta', performed by Latitude 37 Audio
Fontana, Merulo, Merula
Giovanni Battista Fontana - Sonata Decima; Claudio Merulo - Toccata Terza; Tarquinio Merula - Ciaccona, performed by Latitude 37 Audio
Latitude 37
Melbourne based baroque trio touring NZ featuring Donald Nicolson, Julia Fredersdorff and Laura Vaughan. Audio