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”The method that I present here is a kind of restitution to the public, having profited as much as possible from the compliments they have so kindly given me concerning my art. I have added my little discoveries to this and thus I will feel that I have done enough in discharging my duty to them. Perhaps a few people will say that I work against my own best interests in these disclosures of my studies, but I will renounce them forever, without any reservations at all, whenever it is a matter of usefulness to others.” (Francois Couperin, L’Art de Toucher le Clavecin)

Navona Records presents FRENCH CONNECTIONS, a new album of French works for harpsichord performed by Jonathan Rhodes Lee.

Navona Records presents FRENCH CONNECTIONS, a new album of French works for harpsichord performed by Jonathan Rhodes Lee. The pieces selected for this collection celebrate the small, tight-knit pantheon of 17th-century French harpsichordists who helped shape the instrument’s repertoire. While the total output of these composers would make for countless hours of listening, FRENCH CONNECTIONS offers a taste of this expansive body of work. Music by Louis Couperin (c. 1626-1661), François Couperin (1668-1733) and Antoine Forqueray (1672-1745) comes alive through masterful performances by Lee, with recordings engineered and mastered by multiple GRAMMY-winning classical music producer Brad Michel.

Colorful, modern, sunny music, that bewitches and hooks. Brilliant musicians, a beautiful and tightly knit sound, complicity, made up of what is natural and pleasurable.' Anne Paceo explores new horizons with the cream of the crop of French Jazz. Benjamin is from Daniel Yvinec’s National Orchestra of Jazz, Antonin-Tri Hoang’s personality alone sets him apart, as his grace and incredible musicality shine through his clarinet and alto saxophone. While Pierre Perchaud, easily swinging from electric guitar to acoustic, has the ability to escape the instrument in order to get the most out of it. Moreover, it is with strength and impeccable precision that Stephane Kerecki supports the balance of this young ensemble. Finally, Leonardo Montana, intricate part of the inner circle, the most loyal amongst the devoted, finds himself is led by his complicity with, and the rhythm of Anne Paceo’ sticks.