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'Here is a book the organ world has been waiting for: an authoritative account of French Baroque organ music from Louis Couperin to Clerambault, based on an examination of the repertoire by genre rather than simply by composer, thus revealing many new insights. Moreover, the links between stylistic analysis and performance practice make the book essential reading for both performers and scholars.' Kenneth Gilbert 'David Ponsford's analytical book on French classical organ music is a very welcome addition to the small number of works in English on this subject ... The book is well indexed and I suspect that the work's true value will be as a reference tool for organists wrestling with performance issues for specific composers and pieces. This book is a must-have for any serious organist.' William McVicker, Choir and Organ 'An invaluable aid to understanding and appreciating its subject.' Early Music

'Here is a book the organ world has been waiting for: an authoritative account of French Baroque organ music from Louis Couperin to Clerambault, based on an examination of the repertoire by genre rather than simply by composer, thus revealing many new insights. Moreover, the links between stylistic analysis and performance practice make the book essential reading for both performers and scholars.' Kenneth Gilbert 'David Ponsford's analytical book on French classical organ music is a very welcome addition to the small number of works in English on this subject ... The book is well indexed and I suspect that the work's true value will be as a reference tool for organists wrestling with performance issues for specific composers and pieces. This book is a must-have for any serious organist.' William McVicker, Choir and Organ 'An invaluable aid to understanding and appreciating its subject.' Early Music French organ music of the 17th and 18th centuries is far less well known and even less frequently played than German organ music, especially that of J.S. Bach, and even France's other contribution to the keyboard, its pieces de clavecin. David Ponsford s excellent book on the subject is therefore a must read for anyone interested in this attractive and important repertory. --Early Music America

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David Ponsford is a renowned organist and harpsichordist who has been engaged in academic research and performances of French Baroque music throughout his career. He teaches at Bristol University and is Associate Lecturer at Cardiff University, where he directs courses in performance practice and conducts the University Choir and Chamber Orchestra. He has made a number of solo organ and harpsichord recordings, including J. S. Bach's Clavierübung Part 3, Parthenia and J. S. Bach's complete violin sonatas with Jacqueline Ross. His edition of Biber's Mystery Sonatas was published in 2007.

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