Couperin the Dramatist
Donald Macleod sketches a portrait of Couperin from his music, exploring why he never attempted writing stage works.
Donald Macleod sketches a portrait of Couperin from his music and explores the reasons why he never tried his hand at writing stage works.
Saillie (27th ordre, 4th book)
Christophe Rousset (harpsichord)
La Princesse de Chabeuil, ou La muse de Monaco
Robert Kohnen (harpsichord)
Prelude (L'art de toucher le clavecin)
Skip Sempe (harpsichord)
Pompe funebre (Pieces for viols - 2nd Suite)
Jordi Savall, Ariane Maurette (bass viol)
Ton Koopman (harpsichord)
Les gouts Reunis: 8th concert (dans le gout theatral)
Ensemble Couperin
Thomas Indermuhle (oboe)
Henk de Wit (bassoon)
Ursula Duetschler (harpsichord)
Les fastes de la grande et ancienne Mxnxstrxndxsx (11th ordre, 2nd book of harpsichord pieces)
Olivier Baumont (harpsichord).
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- Fri 6 Jun 200812:00BBC Radio 3
- Fri 6 Jun 200820:45BBC Radio 3
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