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This is not a film about “How to make a Harpsichord”.
It is rather the story of a dedicated craftsman’s tortuous journey from his research in sourcing the right materials all the way to delivering the finished instrument for its first international concert by a renowned Harpsichord player (Possibly Marie van Rhijn). The film will demonstrate the sheer diversity of the materials and processes used in the making of this unusual instrument. The film will touch on such varied subjects as History, Music, Carpentry, Metal work, Joinery, Farming, Wild life and Nature. This promises to be a very exciting and visually stimulating piece of television work. What is so extraordinary and fascinating about Huw's approach to harpsichord making is the fact that he will make almost every part himself. He is a purist! We follow Huw in his quest to identify and find unusual and surprising materials to make this unique instrument. Camel bone, Swan's feathers, Horse-tails, Iron gall ink and Hog's bristles! There will be visits to suppliers of Brass and other materials, foundries, glowing crucibles, rare wood veneer collections and unusual farms where wild boars are raised. Discussions will be had and prominent musical scholars will be interviewed The making of the Harpsichord will take about eighteen months. The inaugural concert will take place sometime in late 2019 or early 2020. Estimated delivery time for the final broadcast copy will be early 2020. The format: This story has enough content to make a series of twelve part half hour Television series. However the rich content will allow the material to be cut to a four/ six part / sixty minuet Series if requested. The mood… Atmospheric warm interior lighting to suit the workshop feel combined with cool daylight coming through the windows. At times the workshop air will be filled with sawdust. This will be exploited by the lighting to enhance the mood. About Huw Saunders About Farokh Khorooshi Watch the film Trailer here Latest news...
The finished harpsichord was delivered to its proud new owner in Munich in June 2019. It has since been put though it's paces and was ready for a final fettle by Huw early in 2020. Post-Production of this project is well under way. The final episodes will be available for viewing by late 2020. Format: 12 x half hour parts 4x one hour parts Shot on a Red Epic in 2xHD (3840h x 2160v) The new Harpsichord is finally concert ready. We are actively seeking a venue near Munich to arrange the inaugural concert for this unique new instrument and record the event for the final sequence of the film. Covid 19 permitting! |
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