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Composer of the Week

Francois Couperin (1668-1733)

Donald Macleod with biographer and musician Olivier Baumont explore the life and work of Francois Couperin. With music performed by Olivier on an original Ruckers harpsichord at the Cobbe Collection

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The Elusive M Couperin

5/5 Donald Macleod dicusses Couperin's fourth book of harpsichord pieces.

Fri 13 Jan 2012 18:30 BBC Radio 3

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  • Olivier Baumont at the Ruckers Harpsichord of 1636

    Olivier Baumont at the Ruckers Harpsichord of 1636

    Part of the Cobbe Collection of Keyboard Instruments

  • Ruckers Harpsichord of 1636

    Ruckers Harpsichord of 1636

    Part of The Cobbe Collection of Keyboard instruments.

  • Oliver Baumont and Donald Macleod at the Ruckers Harpsichord

    Oliver Baumont and Donald Macleod at the Ruckers Harpsichord

    Part of the Cobbe Collection of Keyboard Instruments

  • Ruckers Harpsichord of 1636

    Ruckers Harpsichord of 1636

    Part of the Cobbe Collection of Keyboard Instruments

  • Ruckers Harpsichord of 1636

    Ruckers Harpsichord of 1636

    Part of the Cobbe Collection of Keyboard Instruments

    Photo David Mees

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