Born: England

The English harpsichordist, Colin Booth, had initial training as a pianist and organist. Later he studied with Colin Tilney.

Colin Booth has been a harpsichord-maker and player since 1971. Today he continues to build harpsichords from a workshop near Wells, England, playing the harpsichord as soloist and continuo-player in many countries, from Denmark to South Africa. He has given live concerts for Denmark Radio, and recorded incidental music for British Independent Television. He also teaches in his own area, and is a regular contributor to the Dartington International Summer School.

In 1991 Colin Booth founded Soundboard Records which has established itself as a successful specialist label for Early Keyboard Music.

Source: Colin Booth Website
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (February 2007)

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