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Christophe Rousset

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Christophe Roussets Latest Solo Recording from 2018Louis Couperin,performed on an original instrumentby Johannes Ksch, built in 1652!Clear articulation, rich and vivid toneChristophe Rousset is a towering figure in the French early music scene, both as an opera conductor and as a keyboardist. His latest 2018 recording is a solo performance as a keyboardist: a collection of suites by Louis Couperin. Louis Couperin (c. 16261661), uncle to Franois, was a pivotal composer in the history of 17th-century keyboard music. Louis, who died far too young at the age of 35, made a name for himself as an harmonist; his rich harmonies, dissonances crafted to resonate effectively at key moments, and superb structural integrity were appreciated by scholars and connoisseurs alike even during his lifetime. Although the works included here are all suites, they are far from formulaic; each possesses a distinc