Jacques Duphly-Pièces de Clavecin
In 1742, the former organist Jacques Duphly settles in Paris and devotes himself exclusively to the harpsichord. He rapidly gains a reputation as one of the finest players and teachers in the city, praised for his delicate touch and graceful playing style. This CD presents a selection of character pieces and stylised dance movements. It includes his most famous pieces such as the grand Chaconne in F major and Médée, as well as the lesser known movements with violin accompaniment. In this particular genre, the violin plays a supplementary role supporting the harpsichord, which remains the lead instrument. Imitative phrases alternate with passages where the violin simply duplicates the top voice of the harpsichord. This duplication has the effect of adding a special register to the harpsichord, and there are moments when the two instruments blend so well with each other that only one instrument seems to be playing. Supported by Nicolette Moonen (violin), Medea Bindewald creates interpretations that breathe with life, revealing the vocal qualities of the harpsichord. The accompanying booklet includes an essay by the musicologist Philine Lautenschläger, photographs & a note by Keith Hill, maker of the double manual Blanchet copy.
Label Coviello Classics http://www.covielloclassics.de/­index.php/­katalog-detail/­items/­204.html
UK distributor: https://hyphenpress.co.uk/­products/­music/­jacques_duphly_pieces_de_clavecin Where you can also listen to a sound sample.