Véras's only surviving book of music, published in Paris in 1740, contains four "Ordres," an alternative term for "Suite" used by some French composers.
Compositional Technique
The most frequently used dance throughout Véras's collection is the Tambourin, a quick dance from Provence popularized by Jean-Philippe Rameau, a French composer.
Recording & Production
The harpsichord used for this recording was made by Giulio Fratini, modeled after an instrument by Michael Mietke, a renowned German harpsichord maker.
Performer Biography
Simone Pierini, the harpsichordist, was nominated by Classic FM as one of the thirty most important musicians under 30 for 2024.
Compositional Technique
Unlike typical suites, Véras's "Ordres" lack the usual dance succession of Allemande-Courante-Sarabande-Gigue, which may explain the use of the term "Ordre" instead of "Suite."
Compositional Technique
Véras's compositional style blends French formal structure with Italian influences in melody and technical features, especially in faster movements.
Composer Biography
Philippe-François Véras, the composer, was an organist at the Saint-Maurice Church in Lille, a significant church in northern France.
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