Lautenwerck

The lautenwerck, or lute-harpsichord, is believed to have been one of Bach’s favorite instruments. Nearly forgotten to this day, the lute-harpsichord was strung with gut rather than metal string. This and other physical differences mean that lute-harpsichords were often smaller than other keyboard instruments of Bach’s day. Bach, most likely, had a lute-harpsichord designed to his own specifications.
 
Enjoy this modern-day performance of Prelude BWV 997 by lute-harpsichordist Gergely Sárközy.