A unique set, an extensive Anthology of French harpsichord music!

This set represents excellent value for money. It is the most comprehensive set yet of French harpsichord music, and spans over 150 years, allowing the listener to fully comprehend the remarkable changes that took place during this fascinating period.

In the early 18th century, the harpsichord has matured into its own style of short, evocative character pieces, which owe less and less to the dance archetypes. And, while the works of the Grand Siècle are full or grandeur and solemn grace, the century of Louis XV is more inclined to elegance and lightness.

Recorded in Italy and The Netherlands, 2005‐2015, by leading harpsichordists, specialists in the style: Pieter‐Jan Belder, Michael Borgstede, Francesco Cera, Yago Mahúgo, Franz Silvestri. Newly written liner notes are included in the booklet.