Zuzana Ruzickova

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One of the great harpsichordists turns 90:

http://www.zuzanathemovie.com/cover

I first got to know her through the brilliant version of the Bach Italian Concerto:

 

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I got to know her work via some fantastic Bach harpsichord recordings she did for the Czech Supraphon label back in the 60's.

Her playing on the Siciliano movement of BWV1053(harpsichord version) still sends shivers up my spine. No one else comes close.