François Couperin Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Mass for the ParishFrançois Couperin43rank/position

Messe a l’usage ordinaire des paroisses (Mass for the Parishes)

A French composer of the 17th century, he stood at the pinnacle of a family of musicians and is known as “Couperin le Grand.” Over the course of his life as a musician at Versailles, he left masterpieces in chamber ensembles that sought to fuse the French and Italian styles, in small-scale sacred works, and in keyboard music emblematic of the Rococo style.

The Mass for the Parishes was written for the Church of Saint-Gervais, where he served as organist from 1685 to 1723.

It is known as a representative work of the 17th-century French organ mass, notable for its colorful and subtle tonal palette.

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Royal Concert – Concerto No. 2 in D majorFrançois Couperin44rank/position

François Couperin: Royal Concert 2

The Royal Concerts, known as one of Couperin’s masterpieces.

Comprising five movements, this work is brimming with elegance and refinement.

Particularly striking is the “Echo” movement, which employs techniques that imitate the reverberation of sound, captivating the listener.

Composed around 1714–1715 for performances at the Palace of Versailles, there is also an anecdote that it was written late in Louis XIV’s reign to ease his melancholy.

Noble yet introspective, this piece is highly recommended for anyone interested in Baroque music.

The Court Concert – Concert No. 3 in A majorFrançois Couperin45rank/position

François Couperin – Concert royal no. 3 (1714)

The Royal Concerts – Concerto No.

3 in A Major (Concerts royaux: Concerto No.

3 in A Major).

Performed by Ensemble Floridante.

Flute: Mari-Liis Vihermäe; Violin: Meelis Orgse; Viola da gamba: Tõnu Jõesaar; Harpsichord: Saale Fischer.

Concert at the Royal Palace – Concert No. 4 in E minorFrançois Couperin46rank/position

Couperin: Concert Royal no. 4 — Milena Cord-to-Krax, recorder

Royal Concerts – Concerto No.

4 in E Minor (Concerts royaux: Concerto No.

4 in E Minor).

Performed by Milena Cord-To-Claux (recorder), Ventura Rico (viola da gamba), and Alejandro Casal (harpsichord).

At the Seville Conservatory.

Suite Collection ‘People of Various Nations’ Suite No. 1 ‘The French’François Couperin47rank/position

Francois Couperin ” La Francoise” aus : ” Les Nations” für Flöte, Oboe und Basso continuo

Suite collection Les Nations, 1st Suite “The French” (Les Nations, 1st Ordre, “La Françoise”).

Performed by Baroque Moment: Sebastian Wittiber, José Luis García Vegara, Ulrich Horn, and Flóra Fábri.

Suite collection “People of Various Nations”, Second Suite “The Spaniards”François Couperin48rank/position

François Couperin : Second Ordre “L’Espagnole”

Suite collection Les Nations, 2nd Ordre, “L’Espagnole” (The Spaniard).

Performed by Ensemble Chouchou from Osaka.

Members: Naoko Zaizen, Masahiko Ueda, Yuka Nagao, Ayane Hariya, Hiroyuki Ueda, Natsuo Kubota, and Hiromi Okamoto.

Suite Collection ‘Peoples of Various Countries’ – Suite No. 3 ‘Peoples of the Holy Roman Empire’François Couperin49rank/position

Couperin, Les Nations, L’Impériale

A collection of suites for chamber ensemble composed by Couperin in his final years.

Published in 1726, the work reflects the cultural exchange and musical diversity of Europe at the time and serves as an important piece showcasing Couperin’s compositional technique and creativity.

While drawing on Baroque dance forms, it masterfully blends French and Italian musical styles.

Combining a variety of dances—such as the stately allemande, the graceful sarabande, and the lively gigue—it offers a musical depiction of the dignity and diversity of the Holy Roman Empire.

Highly recommended for those who want to fully savor the allure of Baroque music.