Composer of the Week - Francois Couperin - The Couperin Clan

Donald Macleod follows the progress of the Couperins from rural life in Chaume-en-Brie to establishment as professional musicians in bustling Paris. Couperin: La Couperin (21st ordre) Michael Borgstede (harpsichord) Louis Couperin (c 1626-1661): Prelude a l'imitation de Monsieur Froberger (Suite de Pieces in A) Asami Hirosawa (harpsichord) Couperin: Ritratto dell'amore (9th Concert) Francois Fernandez (violin) Emmanuel Balssa (bass viol) Elisabeth Joye (harpsichord) Louis Couperin: Suite in D minor Christopher Hogwood (harpsichord).