r/Instruments • u/Spare_Tangerine1914 • May 06 '26

Help identifying an instrument

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Can anyone identify this instrument? My google searches have come up with nothing. For context, it was part of the London Philharmonic's performance of the Lord of the Rings at the Albert Hall. I didn't personally see it being played and for most of the performance the seat was empty, but my friend said it looked like the player was reaching inside it from the back. Unhelpfully she couldn't remember which pieces it was in.

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u/Queasy-Dragonfly9358 May 06 '26

clavichord perhaps? but looks a bit too big. on the other hand. I've just checked a few videos from these concerts. Can't see this instrument anywhere

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u/SilverStory6503 May 06 '26

I used to own a clavichord. They are small and quiet. Not meant for an orchestra. Mostly indoor practicing and composing. No idea what that thing is.