James Richman - Rameau: Pièces de clavecin (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

CD1
01. Suite in A Minor, RCT 5: I. Allemande
02. Suite in A Minor, RCT 5: II. Courante
03. Suite in A Minor, RCT 5: III. Sarabande
04. Suite in A Minor, RCT 5: IV. Les Trois Mains
05. Suite in A Minor, RCT 5: V. Fanfarinette
06. Suite in A Minor, RCT 5: VI. La Triomphante
07. Suite in A Minor, RCT 5: VII. Gavotte et six doubles
08. Suite in E Minor, RCT 2: I. Allemande
09. Suite in E Minor, RCT 2: II. Courante
10. Suite in E Minor, RCT 2: III. Gigues
11. Suite in E Minor, RCT 2: IV. Le Rappel des Oiseaux
12. Suite in E Minor, RCT 2: V. Rigaudons
13. Suite in E Minor, RCT 2: VI. Musette en Rondeau
14. Suite in E Minor, RCT 2: VII. Tambourin
15. Suite in E Minor, RCT 2: VIII. La Villageoise
16. Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: I. Prélude
17. Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: II. Allemande
18. Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: III. Deuxième Allemande
19. Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: IV. Courante
20. Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: V. Gigue
21. Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: VI. Premier et deuxième Sarabande
22. Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: VII. Vénitienne
23. Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: VIII. Gavotte
24. Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: IX. Menuet

CD2
01. Suite in D Major, RCT 3: I. Les Tendres Plaintes
02. Suite in D Major, RCT 3: II. Les Niais de Sologne
03. Suite in D Major, RCT 3: III. Les Soupirs
04. Suite in D Major, RCT 3: IV. La Joyeuse
05. Suite in D Major, RCT 3: V. La Follette
06. Suite in D Major, RCT 3: VI. L'Entretien des Muses
07. Suite in D Major, RCT 3: VII. Les Tourbillons
08. Suite in D Major, RCT 3: VIII. Les Cyclopes
09. Suite in D Major, RCT 3: IX. Le Lardon
10. Suite in D Major, RCT 3: X. La Boiteuse
11. Suite in G Major, RCT 6: I. Les Tricotets
12. Suite in G Major, RCT 6: II. L'Indifferente
13. Suite in G Major, RCT 6: III. Menuets
14. Suite in G Major, RCT 6: IV. La Poule
15. Suite in G Major, RCT 6: V. Les Triolets
16. Suite in G Major, RCT 6: VI. Les Sauvages
17. Suite in G Major, RCT 6: VII. L'Enharmonique
18. Suite in G Major, RCT 6: VIII. L'Égyptienne
19. La Dauphine, RCT 12

Rameau’s Pièces de Clavecin was composed over a period of 20 years, the first collection, or book appearing in 1706. These pieces showcase Rameau’s lyrical and expressive style, often featuring intricate ornamentation and elegant melodies. The collection is considered a major work in Baroque keyboard repertoire, reflecting Rameau’s mastery in both composition and harmony.

James Richman is the first musician since Leonard Bernstein to graduate Harvard, Julliard and the Curtis Institute of Music, studying conducting with Herbert Blomstedt, piano with Horszowski, and harpsichord with Kenneth Gilbert. He is considered one of today’s leading conductors of Baroque music and opera. James was made a Chevalier in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in 1995 in recognition of his contributions to the field of music.

This recording is played on a French double-manual harpsichord modeled closely after the 1769 instrument by Pascal Taskin, built by John Koster, formerly curator of keyboards at the National Music Museum as well as the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The instrument, built in 1980, was recently refurbished and voiced by Claire Hammett of London and Sarasota, Florida.

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