Credits:

Olivier Bomon

Description:

Jacques Chambonnire laid the foundation for 17th-century French harpsichord music. This album focuses primarily on Volume 2 of the *Collection of Harpsichord Pieces*, published in 1670, , along with works preserved in manuscript scores. By interweaving pieces by contemporary composers such as Jean-Henri dAnglebert and anonymous works, the album vividly recreates a comprehensive portrait of French harpsichord art as it flourished within court culture. Rooted in dance suites, this musicwoven from elegant melodies, refined ornamentation, and a free expression that evokes improvisationdemonstrates its significance as the starting point of the French harpsichord school.Olivier Beaumont is a harpsichordist active internationally as one of the leading authorities on French Baroque keyboard music. He trained at the Paris Conservatoire and, in addition to teaching there for many years, performs around