La Musique Instrumentale (Pièces De Clavecin En Concerts & L'Oeuvre De Clavecin Intégral)

Released in 1972 on the Valois label, this collection serves as a definitive exploration of Jean-Philippe Rameau's keyboard and chamber repertoire. The project brought together harpsichordist Huguette Dreyfus with flautist Christian Lardé and gambist Jean Lamy to perform the Pièces de Clavecin en Concerts alongside Rameau's complete solo keyboard works. This production emerged during a period of renewed academic and popular interest in French Baroque music, reflecting the era's commitment to period-informed performance styles.

The album is noted for the meticulous approach taken by Huguette Dreyfus, a student of Ruggero Gerlin and a central figure in the mid-century revival of the harpsichord. The design and sound engineering of the Valois set were crafted to highlight the complex textures and ornamental nuances of Rameau's late-Baroque compositions. Upon its release, the recording was widely recognized for its scholarly integrity and for establishing a high standard for Rameau’s chamber music, remaining a respected reference for enthusiasts of the composer's structural elegance.