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Musical Portraits from the Salons of Paris

Harpsichordist Elizabeth Anderson recreates a concert from the Salons of Paris. This CD features a collection of grand and lively harpsichord 'character pieces' by composers Forqueray, Duphly and Ballbastre brought to life through Anderson's deft and accomplished playing.

Elizabeth Anderson harpsichord
Antoine Forqueray composer
Jacques Duphly composer
Claude Balbastre composer

In pre-revolutionary France, the salon was a meeting place for an international aristocracy. Noted aristocrats would stage several salon concerts for invited audiences every month. The 'character piece' or 'portrait piece', often inspired by and representing a celebrated Parisian personality of the time, thrived in this intimate environment.

Press quote

“Lively and sensitive ... lived up to the flamboyance of many of the pieces with exciting displays of virtuosity ... superb phrasing and sympathetic understanding of the music.”

— The Scotsman

Artist

Photograph of Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson has performed in no less than eleven international concert tours to Europe, Japan and Singapore. She is a regular guest lecturer and performer at universities and music schools throughout Australia.

Audio preview

Track Listing

  1. La Portugaise Antoine Forqueray
  2. La Bellmont Antoine Forqueray
  3. La de Drummond Jacques Duphly
  4. La Forqueray Jacques Duphly
  5. Chaconne Jacques Duphly
  6. Menuets Jacques Duphly
  7. La Felix Jacques Duphly
  8. Les Graces Jacques Duphly
  9. La de Belombre Jacques Duphly
  10. La de Caze Claude Balbastre
  11. La d'Héricourt Claude Balbastre
  12. La Ségur Claude Balbastre
  13. La Monmartel ou la Brunoy Claude Balbastre
  14. La Suzanne Claude Balbastre
  15. La Berville Claude Balbastre
  16. La Lugeac Claude Balbastre

Performers

Composers

Photograph of Claude Balbastre

Claude Balbastre

No photograph: Jacques Duphly

Jacques Duphly

No photograph: Antoine Forqueray

Antoine Forqueray

Where to listen

Musical Portraits from the Salons of Paris is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.

Musical Portraits from the Salons of Paris is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.

Product details

Catalogue number
MD 3131
List price
$25.00 AUD
Producer
Elizabeth Anderson
Martin Wright
Recording Engineer
Martin Wright
Venue
Move Records Studio
Release date
Musical work
copyright
© 1994 Move Records
Sound recording
copyright
℗ 1994 Move Records
Categories
Baroque, Classical, Keyboard
Barcode
EAN 9314574313123

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