Le Clavecin de Louis XIV

N°166

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This work evokes Louis XIV’s musical awakening to the harpsichord, in the company of the most celebrated musicians of his time. At that period, French harpsichord making was flourishing, notably thanks to Chambonnières, who published the first printed scores in 1670. This diverse repertoire reflects the richness of the Grand Siècle, beautifully brought to life by Brice Sailly’s performance.More details

LE CLAVECIN DE LOUIS XIV
Tome I. LA GLOIRE DU SOLEIL

Works by Couperin, Boësset, de la Barre, Pinel, d’Anglebert, Du Mont, Froberger, Champion de Chambonnières, Hardel, Richard, Gaultier, Racquet

Brice Sailly, harpsichord
Harpsichord by Émile Jobin after Jean Denis (1648)

Amid the pomp of the court, the ear of the young Louis XIV was awakened to the charms of the harpsichord. Surrounded by the most illustrious harpsichordists, he explored a world where music was still a treasure passed from hand to hand. While French harpsichord making flourished, Jacques Champion de Chambonnières published the first printed scores in 1670. From unmeasured preludes, to poignant tombeaux imbued with subtle melancholy, to delicate arrangements of popular airs, the harpsichord of Louis XIV echoes an era of unprecdented musical richness. Brice Sailly's sublime interpretation highlights the splendour and diversity of this golden age of the French harpsichord.

Recorded from July 7th to 9th 2024 at the François-Lang Music Library, Royaumont Abbey.

Booklet French/English - Duration : 79'24.

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