Talking to harpsichordists regularly, it’s easy to get the impression that issues of historical performance, musical philosophy, and even fashion weigh heavily on their minds. But how much do they really think about these big ideas while practicing and performing? I spoke with Alina Rotaru, a Romanian harpsichord soloist, continuo player, and teacher at the conservatory in Bremen, to get a more grounded view. She Skyped with me from her home in Vilnius, Lithuania and talked about her journey from the piano to the intellectual world of historical performance.
Process of Emancipation
An Interview with Alina Rotaru
