The organ used for this recording, built by Andrea Zeni in 2000, was designed in a precise French classical style, reflecting characteristics of 17th-18th century organs.
Performer Biography
Chikako Nishikawa, the organist on this recording, was born in Kyoto, Japan, and has studied harpsichord and organ at institutions in Japan, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Italy.
Composer Biography
François d'Agincour, a French harpsichordist, organist, and composer, spent most of his life in Rouen, where he was organist at the Cathédrale primatiale et métropolitaine Notre-Dame de Rouen until his death.
Compositional Technique
d'Agincour's Pièces d'orgue consist of six suites across five church modes and C Sol ut mineur, mainly featuring movements like Plein Jeu, Basse de Cromorne, Récit de Nasard, Duo, Concert de flûtes, Trio, and Dialogue.
Composer Biography
François d'Agincour was appointed as one of the organists at The Chapel Royal of Versailles in 1714, a prestigious position.
Historical Context
During the reign of Louis XIV, France experienced a period of stability and flourishing arts, with power and wealth concentrated in the king's hands.
Composition History
The Pièces d'orgue by d'Agincour were collected and copied by A.G. Pingré, a French priest, astronomer, and amateur organist, and are stored in La bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève.
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