Louis Couperin

Louis Couperin was a renowned French composer and musician from the Baroque era, active in the early 17th century. He is celebrated for his skillful keyboard playing and for pioneering expressive, intricate compositions for harpsichord and organ. Couperin's music emphasizes delicate articulation, ornamentation, and emotional depth, influencing the development of French baroque music. His work laid groundwork for future keyboard composers and remains admired for its elegance and technical sophistication. Despite a limited surviving output, his compositions are considered vital contributors to early European music traditions.