Jean-baptiste Parant: ... - Eva Del Campo - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

The peak of the French harpsichord came in the 18th century. It is in this rococo and gallant context, which constitutes the last glorious period of the harpsichord, that we find the music of Jean-Baptiste Parant (ca. 1730-ca. 1780), whose biography is nearly completely unknown to us.

His Premier Livre de Pièces de Clavecin, published in 1762, contains 16 pieces written in the fresh and carefree rococo style, a faithful reflection of the music of the time, which could be heard in the salons of aristocrats and patrons. The titles of the pieces allude to characters from Parant's environment, whereas we also find suggestive titles such as Les Cascades, La Majestueuse or La Pétulante. All his suites present the common dances of the French Suites: Menuet, Rondeau, Allemande, Gavotte, Lourée, etc.

Label: Brilliant Classics | Origin: Holland