The “Admonter Clavichord” is probably the oldest surviving clavichord from an Austrian workshop. It got its name from the cover painting, on which the Benedictine monastery Admont, the church Frauenberg, the Enns river and the Gesäuse are shown.
The stringed keyboard instrument from the 17th century will be presented and played today from 7 p.m. in the City Museum in the Innerberger Stadel by Alexander Gergelyfi, who grew up in Steyr. He plays music from Austrian sources from early baroque to classical, including works by Paul Peuerl, who also worked in Steyr. Gergelyfi not only presents the instrument and its history, but also his first solo album, which is entirely dedicated to the Admonter clavichord and was sponsored by the city of Steyr. The CD was recorded in the small ballroom of Admont Abbey.
Source: Nachrichten
