Couperin family

The Couperin family was a prominent French dynasty of Baroque-era musicians and composers, active mainly in the 17th and early 18th centuries. François Couperin (1668–1733) is their most famous member, renowned for his keyboard music that blended French elegance with expressive richness. The family contributed significantly to the development of French sacred and secular music, often working as court musicians, organists, or music publishers. Their legacy lies in their beautifully crafted compositions and their influence on French musical style, shaping the transition from Renaissance to Classical music while maintaining a distinctive, refined aesthetic.