Francois couperin suite for piano

François Couperin

Generally considered the most important member of the famous Couperin family, and the most important musical figure in France between Lully and Rameau, Francois Couperin (1668-1733) has been known as "Couperin le Grand".

His popularity rests mainly on his four published volumes of harpsichord works, containing over 230 pieces. Most have picturesque or descriptive titles.
Couperin was taught by his father Charles and by Jacques Thomelin, whom he succeeded as organist of the Royal chapel.

Francois couperin suite for piano and guitar

In 1719, Couperin became harpsichordist to King Louis XV, for whom he gave weekly chamber concerts. Couperin was greatly influenced by Corelli and introduced into France the Italian master´s trio-sonata form.
Couperin strove to integrate both the French and Italian styles in his music, an ambition which is reflected in the title of one of his chamber music works, "Les Goûts-Réunis" (The Tastes Brought Together) His influential book "L´Art de touc