French Baroque composer, organist and harpsichordist (1668–1733)
François Couperin was a French Baroque composer, organist, and harpsichordist who lived from 1668 to 1733. He is an important figure in music history for his contributions to keyboard music and the development of the Baroque style in France during his lifetime.
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Couperin (anon.), collection of the Château de Versailles François Couperin ( French: [fʁɑ̃swa kupʁɛ̃]; 10 November 1668 – 11 September 1733) was a French Baroque composer, organist and harpsichordist. He was known as Couperin le Grand ("Couperin the Great") to distinguish him from other members of the musically talented Couperin family.
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François Couperin (10 November 1668 – 11 September 1733) was a French Baroque composer, organist, and harpsichordist. He was known as Couperin le Grand ("Couperin the Great") to distinguish him from other members of the Couperin family, which included several musicians. Couperin was born in Paris into a prominent musical family. His father, Charles Couperin, was organist at the Church of Saint-Gervais, a position previously held by Charles's brother, Louis Couperin. <a href="https://www.last.fm
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