Neupert Antunes Harpsichord
The Neupert Antunes is a copy of the harpsichord built in 1758 by the Lisbon harpsichord maker Joaquim José Antunes. With its A1–f3 compass, two 8′ registers and lute stop, this single-manual harpsichord reflects the rich and distinctive sound of the Portuguese harpsichord tradition.
Original Model
Joaquim José Antunes, Lisbon 1758. The original instrument is in the collection of the National Conservatory of Music in Lisbon and was restored by Neupert.
Keyboard & Registers
| Compass | A1–f3 (4 3/4 octaves) |
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| Manuals | Single manual |
| Registers | 8′ I, 8′ II, lute (8′ II) |
| Keys | Naturals boxwood, sharps ebony |
| Action | Wooden jacks, Delrin plectra |
Dimensions
| Length | 230 cm |
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| Width | 89 cm |
| Net weight | 59 kg |
Options
| Optional equipment | Transposing mechanism (a1 = 440/415 Hz), fitted cover and bench |
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Neupert Antunes at Kuğu Müzik
Kuğu Müzik is the authorised J.C. Neupert dealer in Türkiye. The Neupert Antunes is available to order; we can decide on the finish, colour and optional equipment together before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story of the Antunes harpsichord?
None of Antunes’s three surviving harpsichords was in playable condition. By restoring the 1758 instrument, Neupert contributed to the rediscovery of the early Portuguese harpsichord tradition; the construction details studied during the restoration formed the basis of the copy.
Which repertoire is the Antunes suited to?
According to Neupert, the sound of the Antunes has a character close to the sound imagined by Domenico Scarlatti, who spent much of his life in Portugal and Spain. It offers an authentic colour for the Baroque keyboard music of the Iberian Peninsula.
How can I buy a Neupert Antunes in Türkiye?
The Neupert Antunes is built to order in Neupert’s workshop near Bamberg and brought to Türkiye through Kuğu Müzik. For delivery times and options, get in touch with us.
Other Neupert Harpsichords
For all harpsichord models, see the Neupert harpsichords page; for spinets, clavichords and fortepianos, see the Neupert page.