The harpsichord generates sound by plucking strings when keys are depressed, in contrast to the piano which strikes them.

The National Orchestra of Wales perform music from Wales and a new work ... the recent series of early music concerts there, "Ornaments of the Baroque". Today's programme is presented by Tom ...

Ornaments like these were commonplace in Baroque music - they decorate the music while providing structure and style. Religious singing was very popular in this period and many baroque composers ...

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and soprano Julia Bullock invite us to listen to familiar pieces with fresh ears in invigorating performances at New York's 92NY.