Louis Couperin:
Harpsichord Music
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Description:
Less well-known than his nephew Francois, Louis Couperin, who died aged only 31, has left us a wealth of emotionally charged compositions. These transcend their role as dance-music and have become firm favourites among today’s harpsichordists.
Reviews:
This disc is as interesting for the instrument as for Louis Couperin’s music. Colin Booth, exceptionally, is both a fine performer and an historically informed craftsman. He acquired the two-manual 1661 French-Italian Nicholas Celini harpsichord in 2012, restored it and then - inspired by its remarkably “long sustain” - chose to record pieces by Couperin.
The instrument, when tuned to 17th-century French pitch, produces an exceptionally resonant sound, especially considering there is no keyboard coupler: the bass is strong and clear, and Booth’s timely use of the 4ft stop on the upper manual is enchanting… His interpretations are at once poetic, luxuriant and emotionally compelling.
Julie-Anne Sadie, Gramophone, November 2015.
Colin Booth continues to provide performances of an exceptional quality.
The Consort
Tracklist:
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Prélude in D major
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Allemande in D minor
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Two Courantes
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Canaries
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Sarabande
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La Pastourelle
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Volte
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Chaconne la Complaignante
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Prélude
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Allemande
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Courante
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Sarabande
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Gigue
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Chaconne la Bergeronnette
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Prélude in G minor
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Prélude in C major
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Prélude à l’imitation de Mr. Froberger
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Menuet de Poitou et son Double
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Gigue
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La Piémontoise
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Sarabande en Rondeau
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Prélude
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Allemande Grave
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Gaillarde
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Branle de Basque
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Sarabande
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Sarabande Two
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Gigue
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Tombeau de Mr. de Blancrocher
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Chaconne