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Barbara Cadranel

Barbara Cadranel is said to be, " The most gifted of the younger generation of American harpsichordists !"
". . . pleasing tactile diversions realized with humor, "... "A smooth, linear performance that mingled majesty with introspection. "
New York Times

Franco Flemish Double Dynamo

French Double Baltazar

Currently these two instruments live with me, "Dynamo" moved in January 2003. "Baltazar" has been with me for over 25 years. It was a custom of my Maestro and the late D.J. Way to give names to all of our instruments.


The Hot Harpsichord Information Center is brought to you by Barbara Cadranel, world renowned performer of Bach, Scarlatti, Soler, and new contemporary works.  In addition to making recordings, she is a frequent radio and television guest and starred in "The Scarlatti Birthday Party" -- the first classical music video in the "rock" style.

She has played all the major halls in New York City: Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher, Merkin Hall, etc. Barbara has toured extensively throughout the United States, Europe, and South America. Her first record of Bach and Scarlatti sold out.

Presently she is recording CD's, touring and doing special projects. Contact can her at cadranel@earthlink.net