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Mahan Esfahani

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Mahan Esfahani, one of the worlds foremost harpsichordists!A collection of new 21st-century harpsichord concertos written for Esfahani by Caroline Shaw, Gary Carpenter, and Gavin Bryars!Import edition with Japanese liner notes!Iranian-American Mahan Esfahani, recognized as one of todays finest keyboardistsand the first harpsichordist in history to be selected as a BBC New Generation Artistpresents a new collection of harpsichord concertos written specifically for him. Renowned not only as a specialist in Baroque music but also in contemporary music, this new collection showcases his versatility.For nearly 100 yearssince the 1920s and 1930s, when composers such as Falla, Poulenc, and Martin were activeconcertos for the harpsichord have received little attention. This album features three 21st-century concertos, composed between 2018 and 2023, each with a completely different approach.Caroline