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Pierre Hantaï (harpsichord) & Eduardo Egüez (theorbo, guitar) These pieces were long thought to have been lost without trace,
and yet, unnoticed by anyone, a copy had been gathering dust on
the shelves of the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, with only the
initials F.C. to identify.
Charles Bouvet has told the story of what induced him to take a closer look at this copy and why he was
convinced (on the strength of both, internal and external evidence) that this was indeed the famous
collection.
These are masterpieces, fully worthy to be mentioned in the same breath as the fourth book of pieces for
harpsichord, of 1730, and some of the most beautiful moments in all Couperin's works, performed by two of
the finest exponents of Baroque style: Philippe Pierlot and Pierre Hantaï. “Philippe Pierlot and his ensemble draw out the dark drama of this music in performances that fuse lyricis, with visceral intensity.” BBC Music Magazine, August 2008 ***** | 
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| |  | Couperin - Works for Harpsichord - Volume 1
Couperin, F: | Les Vieux Seigneurs (24e ordre, 4e livre, 1730) La Princesse de Chabeuil, ou la muse de Monaco (15e ordre, 3e livre, 1722) L’évaporée (15e ordre, 3e livre, 1722) La Flore (5e ordre, 1er livre, 1713) Menuet (5e ordre, 1er livre, 1713) L’Amphibie (24e ordre, 4e livre, 1730) Les Fauvettes Plaintives (14e ordre, 3e livre, 1722) L’Artiste (19e ordre, 3e livre, 1722) La Linotte effarouchée (14e ordre, 3e livre, 1722) Le Carillon de Cithère (14e ordre, 3e livre, 1722) L’Allégresse des vainqueurs (10e ordre, 2e livre, 1717) Sixième Prélude (l’Art de toucher le clavecin, 1716) Saillie (27e ordre, 4e livre, 1730) Les Folies Françaises, ou les Dominos (13e ordre, 3e livre, 1722) Les Roseaux (13e ordre, 3e livre, 1722) Huitième Prélude (l’Art de Toucher le Clavecin, 1716) La Petite Pince-sans-rire (21e ordre, 4e livre, 1730) L’Anguille (22e ordre, 4e livre, 1730) Menuets croisés (22e ordre, 4e livre, 1730) Les Tours de passe-passe (22e ordre, 4e livre, 1730) |
Pierre Hantaï (harpsichord) Born in 1964 the French harpsichordist, Pierre Hantaï, gave his first
concerts at an early age, alone or with his brothers Marc and
Jérôme. He then spent two years studying in Amsterdam with
Gustav Leonhardt, who subsequently invited him to perform under
his direction. In 1983 Hantaï scored his first major triumph through
taking first prize at the International Bach-Handel Competition of
Bruges in Belgium; since then, Hantaï has collected an impressive number of honours and awards. “…the selection provides variety and an opportunity to really hear the full range of the instrument. Some may find some of the pointing in the moderately paced pieces a little precious, but these are for the most part persuasive and winning performances.” BBC Music Magazine, January 2008 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Bach for my Baby
Bach, J S: | Aria (from Goldberg Variations BWV988) Maria Tipo (piano) Chorus from Cantata BWV140 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme' Süddeustscher Madrigalchor, Wolfgang Gönnenwein Praeludium from Partita No. 1 in B flat major, BWV825 Piotr Anderszewski (piano) Air (from Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV1068 'Air on a G String') English Chambre Orchestra, Philip Ledger Cantata BWV78 'Jesu der du meine Seele': Duet Edith Mathis (soprano) & Sybil Michelow (contralto) Consortium Musicum, Wolfgang Gönnenwein Largo from Keyboard Concerto in F Minor, BWV1056 Bob van Asperen (harpsichord) Melante Amsterdam Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (from Cantata BWV147) Taverner Choir & Players, Andrew Parrott Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV1067 Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV1007: Prelude Ralph Kirshbaum (cello) Lute Suite No. 1 in E minor, BWV996: Bourrée Pierre Hantaï (harpsichord) Gigue from Partita No.1 in B flat major BWV 805 Piotr Anderszewski (piano) |
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Pierre Hantaï (harpsichord); Xavier Díaz-Latorre, Rolf Lislevand (theorbs, guitars); Philippe Pierlot (bass viol); Andrew Lawrence-King (harp 'di tre ordine'); Pedro Estevan (percussion); Jordi Savall (bass viol) Jordi Savall To celebrate Marin Marais' 350th birthday, Jordi Savall has made his first complete recording of Marais' most
intricate work: the Suitte d'un Goût Etranger. As indicated in the detailed liner notes, these 33 pieces offer
the quintessence of the art of Marais, with fascinating titles like La Rêveuse (The Dreamer), La Singulière (The
Special), La Bizarre (The Weird), La Superbe (The Proud), including the final Badinage, full of nostalgia. No other
work in the baroque repertoire surpasses this fabulous 'Suitte'. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Domenico Scarlatti - Sonatas Volume 2
Pierre Hantaï (harpsichord) “Hantäi is wonderfully responsive to Domenico Scarlatti's sonatas” BBC Music Magazine, 1st September 2005 “…overwhelming, brilliant and passionate music-making” International Record Review  BBC Music Magazine
Instrumental Choice - September 2005 |
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| |  | Tous les matins du mondeOriginal soundtrack
Jordi Savall (bass viol); Montserrat Figueras, Maria-Cristina Kiehr (sopranos), Fabio Biondi (violin); Christophe Coin, Jérôme Hantaï (viols), Rolf Lislevand (théorbe); Pierre Hantaï (clavecin) Le Concert des Nations, Jordi Savall | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| | | Tous les matins du monde10th anniversary edition - original soundtrack
Jordi Savall (bass viol); Montserrat Figueras, Maria-Cristina Kiehr (sopranos), Fabio Biondi (violin); Christophe Coin, Jérôme Hantaï (viols), Rolf Lislevand (théorbe); Pierre Hantaï (clavecin) Le Concert des Nations, Jordi Savall | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Marin Marais - Pièces de Viole
Jordi Savall (bass viol), Pierre Hantaï (harpsichord), Rolf Lislevand (theorbo & guitar), Xaviez Díaz-Latorre (theorbo & guitar), Philippe Pierlot (bass viol) | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Domenico Scarlatti - Sonatas Volume 1
Pierre Hantaï (harpsichord) "overwhelming, brilliant and passionate." International Record Review | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Bach - Harpsichord Concertos
Pierre Hantaï (harpsichord) Le Concert Français | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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