The harpsichord used in this recording was made in 1751 by Henri Hemsch, a representative instrument maker of 18th-century France.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in July 2012 at the Eglise de Franc-Waret in Namur, Belgium, using DPA 4006TL microphones.
Instruments
It is believed that Jean-Philippe Rameau himself might have played the harpsichord used in this recording, as it belonged to his patron, La Poupelinière.
Composer Biography
Jean-Philippe Rameau, the composer, was born two years before Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Friedrich Händel.
Performer Biography
Mutsuko Miwa, the harpsichordist, has been an official accompanist at the international competition of Musica Antiqua in Bruges since 1996.
Cultural Impact
Rameau's dramatic works are frequently performed today and blend well with modern dance forms, including avant-garde, ballet, and hip hop.
Composer Biography
Rameau published his influential music theory treatise, "Traité de l'harmonie" (Treatise on Harmony), at the age of 40, and debuted as an opera composer at 50.
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