Versailles
Donald Macleod explores Couperin's work in the court of Versailles, where he taught harpsichord to many royals, as well as performing in chamber concerts.
Donald Macleod explores Couperin's work in the royal court at Versailles, where Louis XIV personally auditioned him for the post of Organist of the Court Chapel. Couperin's keyboard skills soon extended his duties and he taught harpsichord to many of the notable royals surrounding the sovereign, later becoming the court's Teacher and Master of Harpsichord, as well as playing in the King's select chamber concerts.
Le point du jour Allemande (22nd ordre)
Michael Borgstede (harpsichord)
Regina coeli laetare, Alleluia (petit motet)
Jill Feldman, Isabelle Poulenard (soprano)
Jaap Ter Linden (bass viol)
Davitt Moroney (organ)
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Christophe Rousset (harpsichord)
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Robert Claire (transverse flute)
Davitt Moroney (harpsichord)
Jaap ter Linden (bass viol)
Janet See (transverse flute)
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Michael Borgstede (harpsichord).
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