French Baroque music, flourishing between the early 17th and mid-18th centuries, embodies the opulence and dramatic expressiveness of the Baroque era with a distinctive national elegance. Pioneered by composers such as Jean-Baptiste Lully and enriched by the likes of François Couperin and Jean-Philippe Rameau, the genre is marked by its ornate, dance-inspired rhythms; intricate ornamentation; and a unique emphasis on clarity and order, in line with the French court's taste for formality and control. Harpsichord was a prominent instrument, often anchoring the rich textures, while ensembles featured varied instruments from the viol family, flutes, and others. Operatic works, ballet music, and pieces for solo instruments or chamber ensembles showcase the elaborate grandeur and emotional depth characteristic of the French Baroque style.

The Keys to the Piano

Alexandre Tharaud•

Antonín Dvořák•

Aram Khachaturian•

Camille Saint-Saëns•

Christoph Willibald Gluck•

Claude Debussy•

Domenico Scarlatti•

Erik Satie•

Felix Mendelssohn•

Francis Poulenc•

Franz Schubert•

Frédéric Chopin•

Gabriel Fauré•

George Gershwin•

Jean-Baptiste Lully•

Jean-Philippe Rameau•

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Johannes Brahms•

John Williams•

Joseph Haydn•

Ludwig van Beethoven•

Maurice Ravel•

Michel Legrand•

Philippe Sarde•

Sergei Rachmaninoff•

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Album - 53 Tracks - Released January 17, 2025