Various Composers - Claves Medii Aevi. Medieval European Keyboard Instruments (Marie Nishiyama)

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1. Anonyme - Kyrie
2. Anonyme - No title (fol. 49v)
3. Anonyme - Constantia
4. Anonyme - Untitled (Ave maris stella)
5. Francesco Landini - Non ara may pieta questa mia dona
6. Anonyme - Audite, quid dixerit
7. Anonyme - Mariam matrem
8. Anonyme - Elas mon cuor I
9. Anonyme - Redeuntes in idem mi de eadem mensura
10. Pierre des Molins - De ce fol penser
11. Anonyme - J’aime la biauté
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13. Guillaume de Machaut - De toutes flours
14. Anonyme - Elas mon cuor II
15. Anonyme - Le ior
16. Guillaume de Machaut - Honte, paour, doubtance
17. Francesco Landini - Gram piant’agli ochi
18. Anonyme - Saltarello III
19. Anonyme - Saltarello II
20. Francesco Landini - Ecco la primavera
21. Anonyme - Lucente stella
22. Francesco Landini - Ochi dolenti mie

Marie Nishiyama, medieval keyboard instruments

Date: 2026

Label: Oasis Music Factory

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Based on European technical drawings dating back over six centuries, master Japanese craftsmen have meticulously reconstructed a suite of rare medieval keyboard instruments, including early clavichords, a clavizitherium, and portative organs. Acclaimed harpsichordist and historical harpist Marie Nishiyama brings these unique lost sounds to life, performing selections from seminal medieval manuscripts such as the Faenza Codex, the Llibre Vermell de Montserrat, and the Squarcialupi Codex. Bridging centuries of music history, this landmark recording offers an immersive, highly authentic glimpse into the spiritual world of medieval Europe through the delicate tones of historically reconstructed instruments.

Marie Nishiyama (b. 1969) is a leading Japanese harpsichordist and historical harpist, acclaimed for her expertise in early music. She studied in Japan and at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, training with top specialists in harpsichord, historical harp, and ensemble performance. Winner of major early music prizes in Japan, she performs internationally as a soloist and with renowned ensembles such as Concerto Vocale and Ferrara Ensemble. A member of the ensemble Anthonello, Nishiyama has released numerous acclaimed solo albums on labels including Harmonia Mundi, BIS, and Enchiriadis, earning widespread praise for her interpretations of Renaissance, Baroque, and medieval repertoire.