Quatriéme Livre De Piéces De Clavecin (Vingt Cinquiéme, Vingt-sixiéme & Vingt-septiéme Ordres)

This recording features the final volumes of François Couperin’s harpsichord suites, composed during the maturity of his career at the French court in the early 18th century. Published in Paris, these ordres represent the culmination of the French clavecin school, showcasing Couperin’s mastery of ornamentation, subtle harmonic coloration, and the highly stylized character pieces that defined the Rococo aesthetic.

Blandine Verlet, a renowned interpreter of the French Baroque, recorded this selection for the Astrée label in 1978. Her performance was central to the label's mission of documenting historically informed keyboard music with exceptional audio clarity. Upon its release, the recording was highly regarded by critics for its refined, scholarly approach to the nuances of Couperin’s notation, cementing Verlet’s reputation as a definitive voice in the performance of this demanding repertoire.