F Couperin - Complete Published Trios for 2 Harpsichords
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Label: Brilliant Classics
Cat No: 95752
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 2
Genre: Chamber
Release Date: 15th November 2019
Contents
Works
L'Apotheose de LulliLe Parnasse, ou L'Apotheose de Corelli, grande sonade en trio
Les Nations
Artists
Gian Luca Rovelli (harpsichord)Marco Gaggini (harpsichord)
Works
L'Apotheose de LulliLe Parnasse, ou L'Apotheose de Corelli, grande sonade en trio
Les Nations
Artists
Gian Luca Rovelli (harpsichord)Marco Gaggini (harpsichord)
About
L’Apothéose de Lully and L’Apothéose de Corelli open this set and are among the earliest examples of programme music. The former is dedicated to Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632–1687) who had defined the sound of French Baroque music, while L’Apothéose de Corelli pays homage to the Italian virtuoso, Antonio Corelli (1653–1713). The pieces depict the esteemed composers reaching the summit of Mount Parnassus. Then, guided by the God Apollo, they merge the French and Italian styles. Relations between Italy and France had soured following the Spanish War of Succession and the scramble to claim new territory, but Couperin’s piece favours integration over individualism, as each composer’s style compliments the other, raising the music to divine greatness. Les Nations follows in this vein, as it draws influence from both styles, featuring Corelli-inspired forms with alternating slow and quick tempos as opposed to the French-style suites of dances. It was dedicated to France, Spain, the German Empire and to Piedmont, part of the newly reformed Kingdom of Sardinia. In the wider context, Couperin’s music is tinged with political ideology as he paints a picture of harmony flourishing from European unity. Couperin’s pioneering music has inspired composers for generations; a century after his death, Johannes Brahms was programming Couperin’s keyboard works in his concerts, and Maurice Ravel paid homage to the composer in Le tombeau de Couperin (Couperin’s Memorial).
Gian Luca Rovelli and Marco Gaggini have performed at festivals internationally as solo artists as well as ensemble members, and they are specialists in historically informed performances. This release provides an intriguing insight into 18th-century musical traditions and one composer’s vision of the heights of perfection we can reach when we work together.
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