Powell/ Jory Vinikour - ToccatasSono Luminus presents this group of modern works for harpsichord that takes full advantage of all of the tonal and harmonic characteristics of this dynamic instrument. This album brings a new musical spin to the instrument that is better associated with Bach, Rameau and Couperin. Towards the beginning of the 20th century, after more than a century of obscurity, the harpsichord enjoyed a conspicuous revival. This spirit of revival continues in this

short and poignant melody that we decided to play four versions and have them act as "bookends" for our music

features the score by Gianfilippo Corticelli & one track

We are the Firstborn and we will make our own destiny

With every new CD Sainkho discovers new sounds from the highest possible notes to the lowest

the more you are rewarded

which also contains non-album tracks

all with his typically virtuoso and lyrical touch

Subtitles are available on this release in Italian

the record runs the gamut with Jamaican-leaning rhythms and orchestral flourishes at home alongside blues currents and New Orleans-soaked brass accents

which primarily play the parforce horn in E flat major

His original pieces for solopiano range from serious concert works to salon charmers

caught the attention of the American conductor Lawrence Foster who helped him to secure a three-year scholarship from the Princess Grace Foundation in order to further his studies