Matthieu Boutineau, an organist and harpsichordist, won First Prize in the Bellelay Organ Competition in Switzerland in 2010 and performs internationally.
Composition History
Couperin published some of the pieces from these private concerts as Concerts Royaux in 1722, several years after Louis XIV's death.
Composition History
François Couperin, organist of the Chapelle Royale, was commanded by Louis XIV to give 'petits Concerts de chambre' almost every Sunday in 1714 and 1715.
Performer Biography
Pierre Gallon, the principal harpsichordist for the Pygmalion ensemble, has released solo albums that have received critical acclaim, including two Diapasons d'Or.
Performer Biography
Thibaut Roussel, who plays theorbo and baroque guitar on this album, specializes in early music and focuses on rediscovering forgotten composers from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Interpretation
This recording presents a version of the Concerts Royaux for two harpsichords, a practice common at the time for expert performers to join forces.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Couperin encouraged performers to instrument his Concerts Royaux as they saw fit, stating the score was suitable for harpsichord, violin, flute, oboe, viol, and bassoon.
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