The art of expressive harpsichord playing was lost when the instrument was replaced by the piano in the 19th century. Since the harpsichord was revived a century ago, performers, craftsmen, and scholars have influenced how the instrument is built and played, but they haven't always accurately reflected historical practice. Kroll (emeritus, historical performance, Boston U.) presents a concise, user-friendly manual both for those with experience on the harpsichord and for pianists and organists who love the repertoire and want to play it on the instrument for which it was composed. He includes quotes from primary sources, about 100 musical examples, and a comprehensive bibliography. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)