The anonymous bass viol, likely French from the late 17th century, was part of Geneviève Thibault de Chambure's collection and was played by Jordi Savall in many 1970s recordings.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Cité de la Musique - Philharmonie de Paris in February 2024, using historical instruments from the Musée de la musique collection.
Instruments
The harpsichord by Jean-Claude Goujon, a Parisian maker, was originally built to imitate a more expensive Flemish Ruckers instrument, even bearing a false Ruckers inscription.
Instruments
A red wax seal on the bass viol's pegbox, featuring two oval shields, allowed for the identification of its 18th-century owners as Marquis Joseph Miliet d'Avillars and Marie-Josèphe-Ignace-Eusèbe Fichet de Ponchy.
Instruments
The Andreas Ruckers harpsichord, made in Antwerp in 1646, underwent several modifications over centuries to adapt to changing musical tastes, including a significant 'ravalement' by Pascal Joseph Taskin in 1780.
Composer's Artistic Vision
François Couperin, a French Baroque composer, expressed a preference for music that 'touches' rather than 'surprises,' a sentiment echoed by William Christie regarding French music.
Performer Biography
William Christie, the harpsichordist and conductor, describes himself as being surrounded by young French talents in the autumn of his life, noting France's leading role in early music.
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