Francois Couperin
Les Barricades Mysterieuses — French harpsichord
Couperin le Grand. His four books of harpsichord pieces are miniature portraits and character sketches of incomparable refinement. He bridged the French and Italian styles and influenced Bach.
Key works
- Pieces de clavecin (4 books)1713-1730— Over 230 harpsichord miniatures
- Les Barricades Mysterieuses1717— The most famous French harpsichord piece