Exceptional instruments. Where and when they are needed.
Keyboard Farm offers selected historical keyboard instruments for concerts, recordings, festivals and special projects.
As musicians ourselves, we understand that choosing an instrument is about more than availability. Repertoire, acoustics, period, touch and character all matter.
We help find the instrument that belongs in the project.
POSSIBILITIES
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Recordings
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Productions
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Temporary projects
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Longer-term hire
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Instrument selection & advice
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Transport & installation
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JOS MOORS
Continuo Organ
Chest Organ · 2012
AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
A versatile continuo organ with a rich and open tonal palette.
Jos Moors · 2012 · 3 stops
Bourdon 8′ · Flute 4′ · Travers 8′
Divided bass/discant · A = 415 / 440 / 465 Hz
All stops are divided between bass and treble. Its precise two-position action and broad tonal palette make it particularly suitable for continuo playing as well as solo repertoire.
ŠKRABL
Continuo Organ
Chest Organ · 2012
AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
A compact instrument with a remarkably full and carrying sound.
Škrabl · 2012 · 1 stop
Gedackt 8′ · Responsive mechanical action
A = 415 / 430 / 440 / 465 Hz
A versatile continuo organ with a warm, well-balanced 8′ foundation and clear speech. Compact in size yet powerful in sound, making it particularly suitable for continuo and smaller solo repertoire.
TITUS CRIJNEN
Harpsichord after Ruckers
Grand Ravalement · 2002 · after Ruckers, 1624
AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
A richly decorated Flemish-style harpsichord inspired by the great Ruckers tradition.
Titus Crijnen · 2002 · Grand Ravalement
After Ruckers, 1624 · Compass: 5 octaves, F–f³
A = 392 / 415 / 440 Hz
A substantial concert harpsichord combining the character of the Flemish Ruckers tradition with the expanded compass and possibilities of a grand ravalement. Particularly suited to Baroque solo, chamber, orchestral and continuo repertoire.
MUSTEL
Harmonium d’Art — Model 3C
Paris · 1914 · Palissander
AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
The ultimate French Art Harmonium — an exceptional concert instrument in every respect.
Mustel · 1914 · Model 3C · No. 2409-1252
A = 435 Hz · Fully restored to original specification
Exceptional original condition
The Rolls-Royce of the harmonium: an extensively equipped Harmonium d’Art offering the extraordinary tonal palette, expressive possibilities and refinement for which Mustel became legendary. Fully restored to its original specification and preserved in exceptional condition.
Particularly suited to French Romantic repertoire, chamber music, orchestral and choral works, solo recitals and recordings.
ALEXANDRE
‘Modèle d’artiste et de concert’
Concert Harmonium · Paris, 1894
AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
“An exceptional French concert harmonium”
Alexandre Père et Fils · 1894 · No. 113565
5 ranks · Percussion · Double Expression
A = 441 Hz · Fully restored
Designed as a professional concert instrument, its five ranks, percussion and Double Expression offer a remarkable range of tonal colour and dynamic control.
DEBAIN
Harmonium
French Harmonium · Paris, 1878
AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
An authentic French Romantic harmonium with a warm and characteristic voice.
Debain & Cie · Paris · 1878
Serial Nos. 28965 / 36392 · 2½ ranks
A = 440 Hz · Fully restored
A fine historical harmonium with the characteristic colour and expressive qualities of the French Romantic tradition. Particularly suited to 19th-century repertoire, chamber music, choral works and historically informed performance.