Composer

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Jean-Henri d'Anglebert

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Chaconne

Publication Date

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1689

Average_duration

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3:45

Jean-Henri d'Anglebert's "Pièces de Clavecin, et autres airs de M. de Lully" is a collection of harpsichord pieces that was composed in the late 17th century. The collection was first published in 1689 and was dedicated to the Dauphine of France, Marie-Anne-Christine-Victoire de Bavière. The collection consists of four suites, each containing several movements. The first suite is in G major and contains a prelude, allemande, courante, sarabande, gigue, and chaconne. The second suite is in D minor and contains a prelude, allemande, courante, sarabande, gigue, and passacaille. The third suite is in A major and contains a prelude, allemande, courante, sarabande, gigue, and chaconne. The fourth suite is in E major and contains a prelude, allemande, courante, sarabande, gigue, and chaconne. The pieces in "Pièces de Clavecin" are characterized by their intricate ornamentation, complex harmonies, and virtuosic keyboard writing. D'Anglebert was known for his skill as a performer and his pieces reflect his technical prowess on the harpsichord. The pieces also demonstrate d'Anglebert's mastery of the French style, which was characterized by its elegance, refinement, and ornamentation. The collection also includes several pieces by Jean-Baptiste Lully, a composer who was closely associated with the French court. These pieces include arrangements of Lully's operatic music, as well as original compositions by d'Anglebert that were inspired by Lully's style. "Pièces de Clavecin" was an important contribution to the repertoire of French harpsichord music and was influential in the development of the French style. The collection remains popular among harpsichordists today and is considered a cornerstone of the French harpsichord repertoire.

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