Person Open DS/UK/12166 Aldwinckle; Robert (1946-20 March 2017); English harpsichordist Aldwinckle Robert 1946-20 March 2017 English harpsichordist Male (cisgender) Barnack, Cambridgeshire, England (born)

English Musician | Harpsichord White No known disability No known religious affiliation Son of Bartholomew William Aldwinckle and Kathleen Sanders Unknown Robert Aldwinckle was a well regarded harpsichordist. He studied at The Royal Academy of Music from 1963-65. After leaving The Royal Academy, Robert was given his first professional opportunity by Charles Farncombe who had established the Handel Opera Society. This appointment was the first time Robert had been asked to play the harpsichord and continuo for an opera. He mastered the instrument and the style in which it was most effectively played. As a harpsichordist Robert played extensively in North America, the Far East and all over Europe. He toured Japan with the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra playing Bach’s 5th Brandenburg Concerto. https://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/tributes-talented-harpsichordist-who-shared-his-talent-world-1135230 (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbaulcombe 2/5/2014 RAHAKirkbride 6/17/2022 ae59279d-563d-4c7f-abc9-d63fb8770750