CD Battles at Versailles Jean-Patrice Brosse French Baroque harpsichord Pierre V

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Description

This audio CD features the album "Batailles à Versailles" performed on the harpsichord by Jean-Patrice Brosse. The visible jacket on the front cover showcases a portrait of the musician in concert attire, seated in front of a richly decorated harpsichord. The printed text mentions the main title in gold and red letters: "BATAILLES A VERSAILLES / BATTLES AT VERSAILLES", followed by a list of baroque composers including D'Andrieu, Couperin, Kuhnau, Kerl, Frescobaldi, and Byrd. At the bottom of the cover, the performer's name "JEAN-PATRICE BROSSE" appears in red characters, accompanied by the mention "CLAVECIN/HARPSICHORD".

The CD's visual design emphasizes the theme of French baroque music, with a setting evoking the splendor of Versailles and the antique instrument. The "disques Pierre Vérany" label logo is clearly visible at the bottom right of the jacket, highlighting the original edition. The case is made of transparent plastic, standard CD format, with a black spine typical of classical editions.

The dominant colors on the jacket are black, gold, red, and brown shades, giving the whole an elegant and traditional aesthetic. No other elements or text appear on the visible front face, with the exception of the works and composers mentioned. The condition of the case, on the front, appears clean, without visible scratches or cracks on the provided photo.

This compact disc is intended for playback on any compatible CD player. It highlights a repertoire of baroque music, with a particular focus on the harpsichord, an emblematic instrument of this period. The ensemble is presented in a well-crafted visual case, suitable for display or home listening.

The photograph shows the CD placed on a textured red background, in front of a festive setting with lights and ornaments, but only the contents of the CD case and its jacket are described here as the primary source.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The front of the case appears to be in good overall condition in the photo, with no major visible flaws. Precise details regarding the inner booklet or the disc itself are not visible.

Did you know? The harpsichord, a central instrument in baroque music, reached its peak in France during the reign of Louis XIV, particularly at the court of Versailles. Jean-Patrice Brosse is recognized for his contribution to the rediscovery of the French baroque repertoire on period instruments.

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