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The Moermans Flemish Double
An "expressive" double is a two-manual harpsichord with keyboards aligned, capable of producing contrasting tonal effects. Probably the earliest example of this now-familiar genre is a little-known 1642 instrument by Hans Moermans, a fine builder contemporary with the more renowned Ruckers family. We have chosen to replicate this instrument in a faithfully-copied limited edition.
With two sets of unisons, a set of octave strings and a shove coupler, the Moermans offers clear, sensuous, contrasting solo registers as well an imposing grand unison. Its rich, robust Flemish sound makes it an unusually effective continuo, solo and concerto instrument, ideal for the music of Byrd and Bull, but also suitable for Purcell, Bach, Handel and Scarlatti. With a chromatic range of four-and-a-half octaves, from GG-e''', it is pitched at A = 415 Hz, and is transposable to 440 Hz with no loss of compass.
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We provide the Moermans with a magnificent Flemish balustrade stand in the traditional oak. With a marbled exterior and appropriate case and lid papers, our Moermans copy represents a visual and aural testament to one of the greatest traditions of harpsichord building. A lid painting is available. [