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Couperin: 4 Livres de pièces de clavecin [Box Set]
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Couperin: 4 Livres de pièces de clavecin [Box Set]
Genre: Classical
 
  •  Track Listings (36) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (20) - Disc #2
  •  Track Listings (20) - Disc #3
  •  Track Listings (15) - Disc #4
  •  Track Listings (21) - Disc #5
  •  Track Listings (21) - Disc #6
  •  Track Listings (20) - Disc #7
  •  Track Listings (21) - Disc #8
  •  Track Listings (19) - Disc #9
  •  Track Listings (18) - Disc #10
  •  Track Listings (14) - Disc #11


     
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All Artists: Borgstede
Title: Couperin: 4 Livres de pièces de clavecin [Box Set]
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Label: Brilliant Classics
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 10/3/2006
Album Type: Box set
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Suites, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Keyboard
Number of Discs: 11
SwapaCD Credits: 11
UPCs: 842977030822, 5028421930824

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Sparkling Couperin Performance
Ken | New Haven, CT | 04/28/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was never able to buy the complete Couperin keyboard recordings by Christophe Rousset before that set was deleted from the catalog. This 11 CD set by Michael Borgstede was the only set I could find when I ordered it in 2007. I am glad I found it. Borgstede performs this large repertoire without a hint of boredom. He achieves consistency of style without sameness. Generally using a light, filigree and rhythymically lively style that allows the listener to hear distinctly the separate voices in the music (compare his Les Baricades Misterieuses on disc 4 to Blandine Verlet Astree Naive E 3003- also very well done, but denser), he can be weightier; for example disc 6, Les Triomphante, a battle depiction, the relentless advance of the victorious army portrayed by the uncharacteristic instruction for the French: "croches egales" (equal quarter notes).



His instrument, a Ruckers replica, is never "jangly" or overly loud and tiring to the ear. Great set and fabulous value."
A for effort
Thomas Kowalski | Atlanta, GA | 02/05/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I purchased this because I was not able/willing to play through all several hundred pages of Couperin's harpsichord pieces to find pieces I like. It's a lot easier if someone else does this for you. And the price is right.



In general, I found the tempo way too fast in many pieces. This is music from the 17th/18th century born in the lap of royal luxury and wealthy patronage -- it needs to be luxuriated in. It should be played slowly enough so that the delicate nuances that the harpsichord can express are capable of being heard. There is not enough breath in the pieces, it's like a runaway train. Does he have a plane to catch? This often happens with Type-A pros, who forget that ordinary people actually listen to the music and would like to hear the notes. I have had several friends make similar comments.



That said, I was able to enjoy this not so much as a player but as a curious listener, and found many pieces I liked and was capable of playing -- in my own way and style of course. That is what is so wonderful about this historical chamber music -- it is so open to interpretation.



The harpsichord itself is a classic, but the pickup mike was perhaps too close and left me and the music with a too-bright jangly feeling. The bass seemed weak. I have a Franco-Flemish single manual, 2x8, 8 feet long, and the long strings hum and murmur deeply. A friend said my bass sounded like an idling motor or a cat purring. Yes, certain of the pieces should be played brightly and loudly, with the 4' choir -- if necessary -- but overall I find the registration too heavy.



While I don't always like the artist's playing style and some of his interpretation, I think this set of recordings is a classic and well worth the money, and time spent listening. Congratulation to anyone who has mastered all these pieces."
Wonderful performance of great works
R. Taylor | SPOTSWOOD, Victoria Australia | 01/06/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Highly recommended for classical fans who want something off the beaten track musically. The playing & performance is high quality and with great sensitivity"