Rameau was a virtuoso harpsichordist that published 3 books with pieces for this instrument. from 1706 dates the 1st book, this instrument is really ear appealing, with a peaceful sound that gives me the sensation to get back to those long gone days!
@beethomozart, indeed, classical music has degenerated into hideous atonality. Pieces like these remind us of what music ought to be...and that there were great composers from countries other than Germany just as good as Bach, Mozart and Beethoven.
From Wikipedia: "Pièces de Clavecin" was the first published work of Jean-Philippe Rameau (in 1706) and is said to be partly influenced by the music of his friend, French Baroque organist, harpsichordist and composer, Louis Marchand. However, Rameau became most known for his work on music theory and, later, won fame for his operatic compositions. Recent decades have seen a renewal of the popularity of his work.
Find these played by Gilbert Rowland. This guy in this video is AWFUL.....His tempo is irratic and I can hardly figure out what he is playing....oiiiiiiii
The tempo's erratic? The opening of the Prelude is actually unmeasured (no bar lines) - it's supposed to sound like free improvisation, which it does...
Yeah, I actually quite like this guy's interpretation. A lot more relaxed than Christophe Rousset, for instance, whose performance of this is rather intense indeed. Very intelligently played!
He appears to be using the Baerenreiter edition - which mis-interprets the transition between the unmeasured bit ad the 12 8 section. The unmeasured bit ought to be repeated, the a minor semibreve chord being omitted the second time round.
Rameau was a genius! Worthy of the same revere as Bach, Handel and Telemann!
wks1978 2 months ago
very nice version. Rameau would be grateful to you :-)
fultoso 1 year ago
Rameau was a virtuoso harpsichordist that published 3 books with pieces for this instrument. from 1706 dates the 1st book, this instrument is really ear appealing, with a peaceful sound that gives me the sensation to get back to those long gone days!
beethomozart 1 year ago
@beethomozart, indeed, classical music has degenerated into hideous atonality. Pieces like these remind us of what music ought to be...and that there were great composers from countries other than Germany just as good as Bach, Mozart and Beethoven.
KhagarBalugrak 7 months ago
This is wonderfully executed. Wonderful! I just adore harpsichord!
Rooneyette 2 years ago
Wonderful Amazing performances
pcma1970 2 years ago
A rarified, inspired reading. Some of the best Rameau I've heard in years. Bravissimo!
leevkp 2 years ago
From Wikipedia: "Pièces de Clavecin" was the first published work of Jean-Philippe Rameau (in 1706) and is said to be partly influenced by the music of his friend, French Baroque organist, harpsichordist and composer, Louis Marchand. However, Rameau became most known for his work on music theory and, later, won fame for his operatic compositions. Recent decades have seen a renewal of the popularity of his work.
R4R45 2 years ago
wonderful.
flammesombres 2 years ago
Idyllic & exquisite.
jmtappenden 2 years ago
This is the right playing for such aristocratic french music.
GerardvanR 2 years ago
wonderfull !
susta1N 2 years ago
This is not baroque music.This is mush!!!
dimmingrays 3 years ago
Find these played by Gilbert Rowland. This guy in this video is AWFUL.....His tempo is irratic and I can hardly figure out what he is playing....oiiiiiiii
NotSoDivineMsM 3 years ago
The tempo's erratic? The opening of the Prelude is actually unmeasured (no bar lines) - it's supposed to sound like free improvisation, which it does...
marsvltor2 3 years ago 6
Yeah, I actually quite like this guy's interpretation. A lot more relaxed than Christophe Rousset, for instance, whose performance of this is rather intense indeed. Very intelligently played!
irishmaestro 2 years ago
He appears to be using the Baerenreiter edition - which mis-interprets the transition between the unmeasured bit ad the 12 8 section. The unmeasured bit ought to be repeated, the a minor semibreve chord being omitted the second time round.
irishmaestro 2 years ago
Beautiful and sensitive playing!
Could you suggest a recording of the Keyboard works of Rameau that is good?
Thanks
kinsleydma 3 years ago
I'd recommend the late Scott Ross.
lobobreed 3 years ago
I hadn't realized that Scott Ross had recorded these. I am familiar with his complete Scarlatti recordings though.....
NotSoDivineMsM 3 years ago
Excellent! Most enjoyable.....
HandwhistlerBen 3 years ago