A Spanish harpsichord from Domenico Scarlatti's environs KOSTER, John

RESUMEN: An instrument in the colletion of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, is identified as a unique example harpsichord in a style influenced by the Florentine school of Bartolomeo Cristofori. This influence was strong in circle of patronages associated with Domenito Scarlatti, and the Smithsonian harpsichord can be attibuted to Diego Fernández, maker to the Spanish royal family.It has two 8´ registers, both permanently engaged, and a compass of G´to g´´´. Keywords: Domenico Scarlatti, Spanish harpsichord, Iberian harpsichor, Batolomeo Cristofori, Diego Fernández