Gold Dust on the Keys

François Couperin’s treatise, l’Art de toucher le clavecin (The Art of Playing the Harpsichord) is the inspiration behind Luc Beauséjour’s recital. Couperin writes of the exquisite taste that can touch both heart and soul if the performer respects the rules of ornamentation that embellishing these pieces with the finest taste, like gold dust illuminating each phrase.