Thomas Goff
The Fall and Rise of Harpsichord 6
![The headboard showing the inscription "T.R.C.G et J.C.C Fecerunt MCMLXI" - "Made by T.R.C.G[off] and J.C.C[obby] 1956".](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--sj1Ua81H--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1643267143/4OWWG42_image_crop_10285)
In August 1956, a beautiful new harpsichord arrived in Wellington aboard the RMS Rangitoto. It had been purchased from its maker, Thomas Goff of London, by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service for use… Audio, Gallery
Donald Nicolson Plays The Beast
Donald Nicolson demonstrates the various 'bells and whistles' of his Thomas Goff harpsichord. Audio
Interview - Donald Nicolson
The current owner of Thomas Goff's Harpsichord #6, aka "The Beast", tells James Gardner how he came into possession, the process of restoring it and the glories that it now provides.
Interview - Peter Averi
Peter Averi tells James Gardner about his experience of the new Thomas Goff harpsichord, purchased by the NZBS in 1956.
Interview - John Rawson
Harpsichord maker John Rawson tells James Gardner about working with Thomas Goff.
Interview - Peter Owen
Harpsichord maker Peter Owen tells James Gardner about working with Thomas Goff.
Interview - Paul Downie
Instrument maker Paul Downie tells James Gardner about the process of 'restoring' the Goff harpsichord now owned by Donald Nicolson.
Violet Gordon Woodhouse
Violet Gordon Woodhouse (1872-1948) was a British harpsichordist and clavichordist, the first ever to make a harpsichord recording. In this programme, produced in 1998, John Mansfield Thomson looks at… Audio