Duphly's harpsichord music, particularly in his later collections, shows concessions to modern taste with simple melodies over broken chord accompaniments.
Composer Biography
Jacques Duphly, the composer, began his career as an organist in Rouen but later abandoned the instrument to become a harpsichordist in Paris.
Composer Biography
Jacques Duphly died on July 15, 1789, the day after the French Revolution began, and his chief legatee was his manservant of 30 years.
Interpretation
For this recording, various unequal temperaments were used, chosen and set by Anders Danman, in accordance with tuning practices of the time.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Duphly created music that was not overly difficult for either the performer or the listener, perfectly suiting the tastes of Parisian high society.
Instruments
The harpsichord used in this recording is a copy of a Flemish instrument that was rebuilt by Pascal Taskin, a renowned harpsichord maker, in 1768.
Historical Context
After the French Revolution, hundreds of harpsichords were destroyed, as the instrument became a symbol of the aristocracy, leading to the rise of the pianoforte.
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