Jacquet De La Guerre: Chamber Music
) | Label: PANCLASSICS Catalog: PC10333 Format: CD Harpsichordist, organist, virtuoso, genius at improvisation, teacher and composer Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre was the best-known woman composer in France’s Ancien régime under Louis’ XIV and XV. • In her, we encounter one of the most extraordinary personalities in the history of music. • She composed in all genres, writing sacred and secular music, either in the French style or by using Italian “imports”. • The present recording by the ensemble Musica Fiorita is being re-issued to celebrate the composer's 350th birthday and the 25th anniversary of the ensemble.  Price: $27.98 |