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Composer of the Week - Francois Couperin

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Donald Macleod explores the life and works of Couperin le Grand

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Composer of the Week - Francois Couperin - Couperin the Dramatist

Donald Macleod sketches a portrait of Couperin from his music, exploring why he never attempted writing stage works.

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Composer of the Week - Francois Couperin - Saint-Gervais

Donald Macleod looks at the importance to the Couperin family of the church of Saint-Gervais in Paris, where generations of them were employed.

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Composer of the Week - Francois Couperin - The Couperin Clan

Donald Macleod explores the life of Francois Couperin. He follows the progress of the Couperin family from life in the country to working as professional musicians in Paris.

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Composer of the Week - Francois Couperin - The French-Italian Question

The Italian influence on French music was a subject of great debate in Couperin's age and Donald Macleod considers how the composer united the two styles in his music.

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Composer of the Week - Francois Couperin - Versailles

Donald Macleod explores Couperin's work in the court of Versailles, where he taught harpsichord to many royals, as well as performing in chamber concerts.

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