PIECES DE CLAVECIN LIVRE 1 LP21

Softcover Book

Series: Leduc
Publisher: Alphonse Leduc
Voicing: HARPSICHORD
Format: Softcover
Composer: Francois Couperin

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. Francois 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 Laÿe (The Pleasures of Saint Germain en Laÿe). 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.

Item #: 048188013
UPC: 888680908263
Size: 12"  x  9"
Pages: 150
Stock #: HL48188013