Jean Rondeau

Jean Rondeau

Artist in residence Jean Rondeau continues his epic expedition through Couperin’s complete keyboard works in this idiosyncratic program of five contrasting suites. Serene allemandes, playful gaillardes, dance-like chaconnes – check! The free preludes – unmeasured and full of improvisational flair – that open each suite are miniature tone poems, tailor-made for poet-at-the-keyboard Rondeau. Note by note, we discover Couperin’s personal voice in music of intensity, bravura, and wonder.

This concert is also available as part of a passe-partout.

Programme

• Louis Couperin

  Suite in D major
  Prélude 2
  Allemande 35
  Courante 41
  Sarabande 45
  Volte 53
  Sarabande en canon 47
  Gigue 122

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• Suite in E minor
  Prélude 14
  Allemande de la Paix 63
  Courante 64
  Courante 92
  Sarabande 65

• Suite in G major
  Prélude 129
  Allemande 83
  Courante 84
  Sarabande 87
  Courante 91
  Gaillarde 88
  Chaconne 89

• Suite in C minor
  Prélude 128
  Allemande la précieuse 30
  Courante 31
  Courante 86
  Sarabande 32
  Sarabande 24
  Gigue 33
  Chacone la Bergeronnette 34

• Suite in C major
  Prélude 9
  Allemande 15
  Courante 18
  Sarabande 25
  Courante 19
  Sarabande 22
  Passacaille 27
  
  Programme subject to change

Musicians

• Jean Rondeau harpsichord