The Couperin Clan
Donald Macleod explores the life of Francois Couperin. He follows the progress of the Couperin family from life in the country to working as professional musicians in Paris.
Donald Macleod follows the progress of the Couperins from rural life in Chaume-en-Brie to establishment as professional musicians in bustling Paris.
Couperin: La Couperin (21st ordre)
Michael Borgstede (harpsichord)
Louis Couperin (c 1626-1661): Prelude a l'imitation de Monsieur Froberger (Suite de Pieces in A)
Asami Hirosawa (harpsichord)
Couperin: Ritratto dell'amore (9th Concert)
Francois Fernandez (violin)
Emmanuel Balssa (bass viol)
Elisabeth Joye (harpsichord)
Louis Couperin: Suite in D minor
Christopher Hogwood (harpsichord).
Last on
More episodes
Previous
You are at the first episode
Broadcasts
- Mon 2 Jun 200812:00BBC Radio 3
- Mon 2 Jun 200820:45BBC Radio 3
Beethoven Unleashed – the box set
The complete set of Radio 3 Beethoven Unleashed podcasts, with Donald Macleod.
What was really wrong with Beethoven?
Georgia Mann and neurosurgeon Henry Marsh examine the composer's numerous health problems
Composers A to Z
Visit the extensive audio archive of Radio 3 programmes about Composers and their works.
Who knew? Five eye-opening stories from Composer of the Week
The production team reflects on 5 of Donald Macleod’s best stories from the last 20 years
Five reasons why we love Parry's Jerusalem
What is the strange power of Jerusalem which makes strong men weep?
A man out of time – why Parry's music and ideas were at odds with his image...
The composer of Jerusalem was very far from the conservative figure his image suggests.
Composer Help Page
Find resources and contacts for composers from within the classical music industry.
