Instruments
German harpsichord
by Alan Gotto, 2015
© Alan Gotto
Double manual after Michael Mietke, c.1710
8’8’4’ lute GG-d3 392/415/440 strung in brass
Except when engaged, the 4’ is undamped, making the instrument particularly resonant
Soundboard rose designed by Sarah Beare
Soundboard decoration by Ruth Wharrier
Lid landscape after Claude by Angie Maddigan
Italian harpsichord
by Colin Booth, 2018
Double-strung, single manual Italian harpsichord
8’8’ GG-d3 415/440/466 strung in brass
Italian harpsichord
by Colin Booth, 2009
Single manual derived from the early original by Pisaurensis, 1533
8’ C/E-c3 440 strung in beryllium copper
It has a short and broken octave, and a double soundboard of fir giving a powerful, rich tone. A versatile continuo instrument, it is also ideal for performing early Italian and English repertoire.
Flemish Muselar
by Whale & Martin, 1992
After Couchet 1650
C/E-c3 415 strung in iron and brass
PRACTICE ORgan
by vincent woodstock, 2002/2022*
2 manuals (C-g3) and pedal (C-f), mechanical action
Manual I
Chimney Flute 8’ — metal, bottom 12 from Manual II
Flute 4’ — metal, open from middle C
Manual II
Bourdon 8’ — wood
Pedal
Bass flute 8’ — wood (independent)
* Work in 2022 involved adding the 4’ to Manual I and the resultant placing of the bottom 12 notes of the Pedal 8’ outside the case
