Loeillet: 6 Suites For Harspichord

JAN DEVLIEGER

Between 1680 and 1688 three scions of the prominent family of Ghent musicians saw the light of day: Jean-Baptiste Loeillet (of London), Jacques (Jacob) Loeillet and Jean-Baptiste Loeillet (de Gant). Their similar initials continue to cause confusion, but their musical legacy is an everflowing source of joy, for it is intimate chamber music of the highest quality. John, who most of his professional career in London, had an international reputation in his lifetime. He was the only member of the Loeillet dynasty to write harpsichord music as well, publishing two volumes of music for harpsichord or spinet. This release, featuring the six 1723 harpsichord suites, is the first complete recording of this somewhat neglected “Flemish music for the Harpsichord” and its style combines French grandeur and elegance with Italian velocity and lightness.

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