Composer: François Couperin

Pieces De Clavecin Livre 1 (lp21)

Publisher: Alphonse Leduc
Category: Classical
Series: Leduc
Format: Softcover

The first volume of Couperin's Harpsichord Pieces does not contain a date of publication, however, it is thought to have been composed during 1716-1717, due to the address which the composer gave on his other Harpsichord compositions. Yet, the compilation remains a favourite. François Couperin (1668-1733) is often nicknamed 'Couperin the Great' to distinguish him from other members of the musical family. Many of the composer's works have picturesque titles. Examples of this in his first volume of Pieces for Harpsichord include, Les Papillons (The Butterflies), L'Enchanteresse (The Enchanting) and Les Plaisirs de Saint Germain en Lae (The Pleasures of Saint Germain en Lae). Couperin's moods are expressed through choices of keys, adventurous harmonies and discords. With a significant amount of variation and inspiration, Pieces for Harpsichord is essential to the repertoire of aspiring players of the instrument.

Inventory # : 48188013
UPC: 888680908263
ISBN:
Width: 9"
Length: 12"
Height: 0.499"
Product Weight: 1.5 lbs.
Number of Pages: 150