Jacquet de la Guerre: Suite III in A minor (1687) |
This page lists all recordings of Suite III in A minor (1687), by Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665-1729) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock. |
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Isabelle Desrochers (soprano), Geneviève Soly (harpsichord) Les Idées heureuses Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre is one of the most remarkable female musical figures in history. Rarely has a woman composer garnered such esteem in her own time, and her success, rather than provoking resentment in the hearts of her contemporaries, inspired the utmost admiration. One has to give credit to the Grand Siècle, a unique period in this regard, for granting Élisabeth the respect she truly deserved. This recording features works seldom heard but nonetheless of exceptional quality, exemplifying two genres in which Jacquet de La Guerre excelled: the French cantata and the suite for harpsichord. In these, we can discover the intrinsic and timeless value of her artistry, regardless of the anecdotal aspects of the historical and social conditions in which they were created. | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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