Contemporary CDs


Three Windows (Dark Energy Music DEM 07) NEW
Works for harpsichord, electric guitar (Mark Wingfield), saxophone (Iain Ballamy)
www.threewindows.co.uk
'This is a unique and sophisticated musical statement by three of England's most accomplished players, as well as one of the year's most engaging recordings' Guitar Player magazine
'One of the most consistently brilliant and forward thinking collaborations in years' Guitar Player magazine
'Cinematic Eloquence' The Guardian
'Very distinctive' JazzWise


WIRED (NMC D145 released Feb 09)
Solo and works with electronics by: Paul Dibley, James Dillon, Sam Hayden, Paul Newland, Roger Redgate, Sohrab Uduman, Mike Vaughan, Paul Whitty

'Wired features a consistently engaging set of performances that are united by Chapman's searching musicality' Musical Criticism.com
'Wonderful new aural pastures' BBC Music Magazine
'In-the-moment responses from an inspired Chapman - ancient keyboard hardware meets state-of-the-art electronica' Gramophone
'vorsicht hochspannung!' (caution, high voltage!) Neuheiten Note 1



Berio - The Complete Sequenzas, Alternate Sequenzas & Works for Solo Instruments (mode 161/3)
Rounds for solo harpsichord (New York Times Pick of the Year)

NMC Song Book (released in Spring 09)
Winner of Classic FM Gramophone Award 2009

points and pathways (Sargasso SCD 28060) NEW
Points Of Departure for harpsichord and live electronics by Simon Emmerson
Time-Space for harpsichord, baroque flute and live electronics by Simon Emmerson

frantic mid-atlantic (Sargasso SCD 28026)
Deuce for baroque flute, harpsichord and tape by Evelyn Ficarra

Beyond the Bridge (Sargasso SCD 28023)
Vision for harpsichord and electronics by John Palmer

elegant enigmas (Sargasso SCD 28028)
Elegant Enigmas for harpsichord and Fender Rhodes by Daniel Biro

encounter,... (Sargasso SCD 28038)
encounter for harpsichord, world percussion and electronics by John Palmer

Klang (NMC D035)
Crosscurrents for harpsichord and tape by Mike Vaughan

good evening ..here is the news? (ARGO 452 099-2)
City in Euphoria - World in Chaos (chamber piece) by Django Bates

The Contemporary Harpsichord - a new revival (Volume 19 part 4) Harwood Academic Publishers
Crosscurrents (version with tape), Tiento by Mike Vaughan
Points of Departure (harpsichord and live electronics by Simon Emmerson
Instrumentum Magnum by Caroline Wilkins

Wittener Tage (WDR)
Yuunohui'tlapoa'se for violin and harpsichord by Julio Estrada

Tage fur neue Musik Zurich
Yuunohui'tlapoa for harpsichord by Julio Estrada
Traumwerk Book II for violin and harpsichord by James Dillon
Yunmu 4 for harpsichord and live electronics by Junghae Lee



Other recordings are also available of works including harpsichord from the composers - see repertoire list




Baroque CDs

PIÈCES DE CLAVECIN FROM THE BAUYN MANUSCRIPT

3 Volumes (Collins Classics)
Beau Génie (14202)
Divers Styles dans L'Eloquence (14212)
La Belle Manière du Toucher (14222)

As a retrospective source of the rich repertoire of the 17th century French clavenistes, this collection is without equal. Although many of the pieces are also found in other manuscripts, as well as in some handsomely engraved printed editions produced in France at this time, quite a few exist in no other source known to date. Jane Chapman has purposely selected many of these rarely heard pieces by composers such as Dumont, Hardel, La Barre, Monnard, and Richard, as well as those by unsurpassed masters of the repertoire, Chambonnières and his pupil Louis Couperin. The Manuscript contains transcriptions of lute pieces as well as works by Froberger who visited Paris, and his teacher Frescobaldi.



'...Jane Chapman playing a 1614 Ruckers harpsichord that sings gorgeously, proves an eloquent and stylish exponent of its contents' (The Times)


'...the overall standard is impressive and Jane Chapman has obviously identified closely with this repertoire. A fascinating disc' (Musical Opinion)

'...she brings a clear and direct approach towards ornamentation. She makes expressive use of rubato to good effect...and she strikes a balance between rhythmic freedom and harmonic direction' (CD Review)

'Jane Chapman is a stylish and persuasive exponent of the music..Two anonymous Pavannes stood up marvellously to the music by Couperin...points to make this for baroque fans and others' (The Northern Echo)

'Such is Jane Chapman's panache and affinity with this repertoire [Bauyn] that one almost feels the composer in person is improvising at the keyboard' (BBC Music Magazine)

'The music, the playing, the recording, everything is outstanding and very enjoyable. Ms Chapman translates 'Beau génie' as the "innate genius" of these compositions. Exactly' (Cork Examiner)

'An excellent harpsichordist to watch for.. Here she has uncovered a treasure-trove and readers are urged to explore its expressive beauties...' (Classic CD)

Her grasp of the French idiom...is eloquent and attractive' (Gramophone)

'La belle manière du toucher' is a joyous group of dance suites by Chambonnières and Dumont' (The Magazine/Classic FM - Critics' Choice)

(Radio 3 - Record Review Broadcast referring to "Belle maniere du toucher")
"Belle manière du toucher" perfectly describes how she plays. It's beautifully played...it's a wonderful advocacy for this beautiful music'
Roderick Swanston

'In Jane's hands the decoration is used very much to enhance the kind of piece that's being played. A contemporary of Chambonnières described him as having two styles: a brilliant style and smooth style. I think she emphasizes that contrast brilliantly.'
Tess Knighton

Bauyn Manuscript No. II was selected in the Critics' Choice favourite recordings of 1995 by Gramophone Magazine.


THE LADY'S BANQUET
2 Volumes (Collins Classics)
'Aires from the Opera Curiously Set' - Harpsichord (14562)
Lessons for the Mistress - Spinet (14572)

Tha Lad'ys Banquet is a published collection of keyboard works from early 18th century England. The first volume played on a Kirkman harpsicord of 1766 concentrates on operatic transcriptions, and the second volume played on a Hancock spinet dated 1732, provides an invaluable insight into the place of the woman keyboard player in English society.

The Lady's Banquet volume 1 was selected by the BBC Music Magazine in its top recordings of 1995.
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'...Jane Chapman plays with brilliance and sensitivity' (Classic CD)

'...altogether admirable is the vitality with which Jane Chapman here sheds light on early 18th century domestic music making' (Gramophone)

'...her virtuosity commands attention' (BBC Music Magazine)

'...Jane Chapman gives an excellent performance within an appealing sound picture, heightening the aura of recollection intended by the genial editor, William Babell' (BBC Music Magazine)

'...the pieces are played with authority and conviction. With Jane Chapman one can count on technique to burn and faithful observance of stylistic conventions' (The Musical Times)

'...attractive tunes and Chapman's vivacious playing do indeed 'delight the ear' (BBC Music Magazine)

'...Jane Chapman plays delightfully without affectation and makes the small quiet voice of the spinet speak most eloquently' (Northern Echo)

'...this recording stands out for its variety and originality' (Diapason)

'Jane Chapman's greatest talent is her fluidity, as shown in her melodic lines...This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful spinets ever reproduced on CD' (Repertoire)