Description
Couperin Les Gouts Reunis Volume I-Musica Rara
Couperin Les Gouts Reunis-Musica Rara (Les Gouts Reunis ou Nouveaux Concerts)
About
A fusion of French & Italian styles, these suites by Francois Couperin four suites were composed for the French court of Louis XIV between 1714 and 1715 and were intended for listening more than dancing.
Published in 1722. For: 2 Instruments and Basso Continuo
Separate Albums Available
Volume 1
Volume 2
One
Flute / Oboe / Violin (Flute II / Oboe II / Violin II ad lib.) and Basso Continuo
Prélude – Allemande – Sarabande – Gavotte – Gigue – Menuet en trio
Two
Flute / Oboe / Violin and Basso Continuo
Prélude – Allemande fuguée – Air tendre – Air contrefugué – Echos
François Couperin
Couperin (1668-1733), was an esteemed French composer of the Baroque era. Couperin displayed remarkable musical talent from a young age. Throughout his life, he actively composed a diverse range of works across various genres and styles. Couperin’s compositions were characterised by their elegance, refinement, and expressive qualities. His expertise in keyboard music, showcasing intricate ornamentation and harmonic subtleties, earned him great recognition. Furthermore, Couperin held the position of organist at the Royal Chapel in Versailles, solidifying his status as a prominent musician of his time.
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