{"product_id":"3149020934395","title":"Christophe Rousset - L. Couperin: Suites for Harpsichord - Import 2 CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristophe Rousset\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristophe Rousset’s Latest Solo Recording from 2018\nLouis Couperin,\nperformed on an original instrument\nby Johannes Ksché, built in 1652!\nClear articulation, rich and vivid tone\n\nChristophe Rousset is a towering figure in the French early music scene, both as an opera conductor and as a keyboardist. His latest 2018 recording is a solo performance as a keyboardist: a collection of suites by Louis Couperin. Louis Couperin (c. 1626–1661), uncle to François, was a pivotal composer in the history of 17th-century keyboard music. Louis, who died far too young at the age of 35, made a name for himself as an “harmonist”; his rich harmonies, dissonances crafted to resonate effectively at key moments, and superb structural integrity were appreciated by scholars and connoisseurs alike even during his lifetime. Although the works included here are all suites, they are far from formulaic; each possesses a distinct character that conveys Louis’s greatness. Recorded through a partnership between the Philharmonie de Paris’s Music Museum and Harmonia Mundi, this album features performances on a precious, historic instrument preserved by the museum: an original 1652 Johannes Ksch instrument. Master musician Rousset is at his very best here, and one is struck by the instrument’s clear articulation and rich, vivid resonance.\nKing International\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Suite en Re majeur \/ D major: 2. Prelude [non mesure]\u003cbr\u003e2.Suite en Re majeur \/ D major: 58. Allemande. Il faut jouer cette piece fort lentement\u003cbr\u003e3.Suite en Re majeur \/ D major: 59. Courante\u003cbr\u003e4.Suite en Re majeur \/ D major: 60. Sarabande\u003cbr\u003e5.Suite en Re majeur \/ D major: 61. Gaillarde\u003cbr\u003e6.Suite en Re majeur \/ D major: 62. Chaconne\u003cbr\u003e7.Suite en Ut majeur \/ C Major: 10. Prelude [non mesure]\u003cbr\u003e8.Suite en Ut majeur \/ C Major: 126. Le Moutier, Allemande de Mr. de Chambonnieres Double du Moutier p\u003cbr\u003e9.Suite en Ut majeur \/ C Major: 18. Courante\u003cbr\u003e10.Suite en Ut majeur \/ C Major: 17. Courante\u003cbr\u003e11.Suite en Ut majeur \/ C Major: 16. Courante\u003cbr\u003e12.Suite en Ut majeur \/ C Major: 23. Sarabande\u003cbr\u003e13.Suite en Ut majeur \/ C Major: 24. Sarabande\u003cbr\u003e14.Suite en Ut majeur \/ C Major: 26. Chaconne\u003cbr\u003e15.Suite en Ut majeur \/ C Major: 29. Menuet\u003cbr\u003e16.Suite en Ut majeur \/ C Major: 25. Sarabande\u003cbr\u003e17.Suite en Ut majeur \/ C Major: 9. Prelude [non mesure]\u003cbr\u003e18.Suite en La majeur \/ A Major: 8. Prelude [non mesure]\u003cbr\u003e19.Suite en La majeur \/ A Major: 99. Allemande\u003cbr\u003e20.Suite en La majeur \/ A Major: 112. Courante\u003cbr\u003e1.Suite en Fa majeur \/ F Major: 12. Prelude [non mesure, changement de mouvement, non mesure]\u003cbr\u003e2.Suite en Fa majeur \/ F Major: 66. Allemande\u003cbr\u003e3.Suite en Fa majeur \/ F Major: 70. Courante\u003cbr\u003e4.Suite en Fa majeur \/ F Major: 74. Sarabande\u003cbr\u003e5.Suite en Fa majeur \/ F Major: 79. Gigue\u003cbr\u003e6.Suite en Fa majeur \/ F Major: 80. Chaconne\u003cbr\u003e7.Suite en Sol majeur \/ G Major: 129. Prelude [non mesure]\u003cbr\u003e8.Suite en Sol majeur \/ G Major: 82. Allemande\u003cbr\u003e9.Suite en Sol majeur \/ G Major: 83. Allemande\u003cbr\u003e10.Suite en Sol majeur \/ G Major: 84. Courante\u003cbr\u003e11.Suite en Sol majeur \/ G Major: 85. Courante\u003cbr\u003e12.Suite en Sol majeur \/ G Major: 87. Sarabande\u003cbr\u003e13.Suite en Sol majeur \/ G Major: 88. Gaillarde\u003cbr\u003e14.Suite en Sol majeur \/ G Major: 89. Chaconne\u003cbr\u003e15.Suite en re mineur \/ D minor: 35. Allemande\u003cbr\u003e16.Suite en re mineur \/ D minor: 43. Courante\u003cbr\u003e17.Suite en re mineur \/ D minor: 39. Courante\u003cbr\u003e18.Suite en re mineur \/ D minor: 47. Sarabande en Canon\u003cbr\u003e19.Suite en re mineur \/ D minor: 122. Gigue\u003cbr\u003e20.Suite en re mineur \/ D minor: 57. Chaconne la Complaignante\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmonia Mundi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53525315879201,"sku":"3149020934395","price":4890.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/3149020934395.jpg?v=1789730787","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/3149020934395","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}