Jacques Duphly: Troisième Livre de Pièces de Clavecin

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Jacques Duphly

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Composer Biography

Despite his earlier renown, Duphly's later life was so obscure that a newspaper published an inquiry asking about his whereabouts and heirs, as he had no known family.

Critical Reception

Duphly's Third Book of Harpsichord Pieces was so well-regarded that its announcement in the Mercure de France stated, 'His name alone is praise of his work.'

Historical Context

Duphly belonged to the last generation of French harpsichordists who had to contend with the rising popularity of the fortepiano, though France was slow to adopt the new instrument.

Composer Biography

Jacques Duphly, a French harpsichordist, was unique for his time in that he abandoned his career as an organist to dedicate himself exclusively to the harpsichord.

Compositional Technique

Duphly's music, typical of French Baroque, features descriptive titles, often referring to people, mythological figures, or states of mind.

Compositional Technique

The Third Book of Harpsichord Pieces includes six pieces for harpsichord accompanied by violin, a popular Rococo tradition where the accompaniment could be omitted ad libitum.