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François Couperin

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1713

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3:13

François Couperin's 'Les Plaisirs de St. Germain-en-Laye' is a set of pieces for harpsichord, which was composed in 1713. The work is part of Couperin's 'Pièces de clavecin, I, 1ère ordre', which is a collection of harpsichord pieces that were published in 1713. 'Les Plaisirs de St. Germain-en-Laye' is made up of four movements, each of which is named after a different pleasure that one might experience in the town of St. Germain-en-Laye. The first movement is called 'La Laborieuse' (The Laborious), and it is a lively and energetic piece that features a lot of fast, intricate fingerwork. The second movement is called 'La Basque' (The Basque), and it is a more relaxed and playful piece that features a lot of syncopated rhythms and dance-like melodies. The third movement is called 'L'Indiscrète' (The Indiscreet), and it is a slower, more contemplative piece that features a lot of expressive ornamentation and delicate phrasing. The final movement is called 'Le Tic-Toc-Choc' (The Tic-Toc-Choc), and it is a lively and playful piece that features a lot of rhythmic complexity and playful melodies. Overall, 'Les Plaisirs de St. Germain-en-Laye' is a charming and delightful work that showcases Couperin's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and musically engaging. The work is a testament to the beauty and complexity of French Baroque music, and it remains a beloved piece in the harpsichord repertoire to this day.

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