Louis Couperin (born c. 1626 – died 29 August 1661) was a distinguished French composer, organist, and harpsichordist of the early Baroque period. He was the uncle of the more famous François Couperin. He was renowned as a composer of delicate works for the harpsichord and a master of an irregular, free-form playing style. He was born in Chaumes-en-Brie. He came to Paris around 1650–1651, where he served as organist at the Church of St. Gervais. He died young at the age of 35.
Recorded with Pianoteq, Hans Ruckers II harpsichord
https://youtu.be/ba_pMKe7lcU?si=TktheNUdWRhS0V6J
Excellent playing, I always enjoy to watch (and listen)! Thanks for sharing!
Ken
Louis Couperin (born c. 1626 – died 29 August 1661) was a distinguished French composer, organist, and harpsichordist of the early Baroque period. He was the uncle of the more famous François Couperin. He was renowned as a composer of delicate works for the harpsichord and a master of an irregular, free-form playing style. He was born in Chaumes-en-Brie. He came to Paris around 1650–1651, where he served as organist at the Church of St. Gervais. He died young at the age of 35.
Recorded with Pianoteq, Hans Ruckers II harpsichord
https://youtu.be/ba_pMKe7lcU?si=TktheNUdWRhS0V6J
A lovely homage to Louis Couperin Piotr!
You captured the subtle expression and delicate ornamentations of the French style wonderfully.
Thanks for sharing both the history and this great recording!
Carmelo
Recorded with Pianoteq, Hans Ruckers II harpsichord
https://youtu.be/ba_pMKe7lcU?si=TktheNUdWRhS0V6J