[Rameau’s Piano Pieces] A curated selection of harpsichord works by a Baroque master
Jean-Philippe Rameau, a composer born in France in 1683.
It is said that he was familiar with music from an early age because his father was an organist, and he is especially known for leaving many works for the harpsichord.
In this article, we have carefully selected harpsichord pieces by Rameau that are also beloved today in piano performance.
We will introduce them along with the background of their composition and videos of piano performances.
If you want to master the performance practice of Baroque works or simply love music from the Baroque era, be sure to check it out.
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New Harpsichord Suites, No. 2 (Suite No. 5), No. 5: “The Hen”Jean-Philippe Rameau
Jean-Philippe Rameau, a leading composer of the French Baroque and renowned for his works for the harpsichord, published his music theory treatise Treatise on Harmony after the age of forty, which exerted a profound influence on the musical world.
Among his works, The Hen from his New Harpsichord Pieces, Book II—famous for its charming title—is a humorous piece that cleverly depicts a hen’s clucking and movements through sound.
It’s recommended for those who want to study Baroque performance practice or who are interested in works related to animals and nature.
In conclusion
We introduced the harpsichord works of the Baroque-era composer Jean-Philippe Rameau! Although these pieces are often performed on the piano today, listening to them on the harpsichord deepens your understanding of the music and makes it easier to grasp the atmosphere. When you take on performing them, try practicing while referring to both piano and harpsichord performances.