by Ben Hogwood Image (c) Toronto Star via Getty Images
Over Christmas we heard the sad news that pioneering harpsichordist Colin Tilney had died, at the age of 91. A pupil of the legendary Gustav Leonhardt, Tilney specialized mostly on the harpsichord but could also be heard playing the fortepiano
The playlist below offers a selection of Tilney’s recordings, mostly of early music – but including a snippet of Stravinsky‘s The Rake’s Progress, conducted by the composer himself in 1964, with Tilney on harpsichord duties:
Published post no.2,407 – Friday 10 January 2025
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Thank you, Ben Hogwood. Are you any relation to Christopher Hogwood? I imagine so. This is Colin’s elder daughter here, Lucy Tilney. Would love to make contact with you.
Lucy Tilney
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Hi Lucy, I’m glad you saw this! I’m no relation to Christopher, sadly – we did investigate but no joy. Do please get in touch, I’m at editor@arcana.fm
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Dear Lucy,
I knew and admired your father as a young harpsichord apprentice, with Adlam Burnett, in his Pluckly days. Was your mother named Hilary? I very much admired his playing. I didn’t know him all that well because of our age difference. Do get in touch if you wish though and I’ll tell you what I can. You had only just been born I recollect around 1971 or72. Is that correct?
My deepest condolences to you. Best wishes to you and your mother.
Kind and fond regards, Reid
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