Returning to Cal Performances following his memorable 2023 recital, French harpsichordist Jean Rondeau—truly a global ambassador for his instrument—visits with a characteristically ambitious and insightful program exploring the marvelous keyboard works of the French Baroque. Rondeau’s recent recording of Louis Couperin: The Complete Works was described as a “life-enhancing release” by The Arts Desk, won an Opus Klassik Award, and was just named Gramophone‘s Recording of the Year for 2026.
“It’s an exciting time for the harpsichord. Today’s musicians can draw eclectically from a rich tradition of historically informed performance without being beholden to ‘authenticity.’ The best harpsichordists working in the 21st century have a keen excitement about using the Baroque instrument in new and imaginative ways. At the forefront of this movement is the French musician Jean Rondeau” (San Francisco Classical Voice).
| L. COUPERIN | Suite in D major |
| RAMEAU | Prelude in A minor Suite in A major |
| F. COUPERIN | Prelude in C major, from L’Art de toucher le clavecin La Ténébreuse La Favorite |
| ROYER | La marche des Scythes |
Program notes will be available approximately one week before the performance.
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