François Couperin

The Profile

François Couperin (1668–1733) was a French Baroque composer and keyboard player, celebrated for his harpsichord works, chamber pieces and sacred music. He is commonly called "Le Grand."

Born 1668, died 1733. Composer of harpsichord orders, Pièces de violes (1728), Les Nations and Concerts Royaux; member of the Couperin musical family; renowned in French Baroque repertoire.

Single lyrical review on DeBaser discusses Couperin's Pièces de violes (1728) and situates them among Sainte-Colombe, Marin Marais and Louis Couperin. The review emphasizes the intimate dialog of two violas and harpsichord and the work's shadowy, labyrinthine harmonies. Overall reception in the review is admiring but measured (rating 3/5).