Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
François Couperin (1668-1733)
Bio
Couperin was born in Paris to a very musical family, François's uncle will be the next composer on the list. To distinguish the two, the younger Couperin was known as Couperin le Grand. He inherited the organist position at the Church of Saint-Gervais upon his father's death and he rose to prominence as a composer and organist until eventually serving in the court of Louis XIV. He was particularly influenced by Corelli and was cited as an influence by Bach, Brahms, Strauss, and Ravel.
Music
Concert Royaux
Pieces for Viola
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