Ralph Kirkpatrick

Harpsichordist/clavichordist/scholar Ralph Kirkpatrick was, by the time of his death, recognized as much for his scholarship and work on behalf of composer Domenico Scarlatti as for his estimable performing career. His interests extended well beyond Scarlatti, however. His performing repertory embraced a majority of Bach's keyboard works and much French music written for the clavichord, and even extended into the realm of music written for the virginals. Kirkpatrick began music lessons with his mother at age six 6 graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's degree in ...