Couperin's harpsichord pieces are a form of musical portraiture, with many pieces named after specific people or characters, such as 'La Blanchet' for his wife.
Composer Biography
Armand-Louis Couperin's family had a long history as organists at the Église Saint-Gervais in Paris, holding the post since 1653.
Recording & Production
The harpsichord used for this recording is a Keith Hill copy of a 1769 Taskin instrument, tuned to Rameau 415 Hz temperament.
Composer Biography
Armand-Louis Couperin, the composer, grew up in a house filled with music and harpsichords, with an inventory listing eight keyboard instruments when he was not yet 18 months old.
Composition History
Armand-Louis Couperin's 'Pièces de clavecin' (1751), featured on this album, is the work for which he is best remembered.
Performer Biography
Yago Mahúgo, the harpsichordist on this album, was chosen as the best Spanish artist of 2013 by critic Ruben Amón and has performed at Carnegie Hall.
Composer Biography
Armand-Louis Couperin married Elisabeth-Antoinette Blanchet, daughter of a harpsichord maker, and their children also became musicians.
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