Diana Petech

Pieces De Clavecin

Harpsichord Pieces, LP. 78 is a set of works for Harpsichord, written by Joseph Hector Fiocco and edited by Diana Petech. This edition includes a really complete preface, with comments and advice to work through this book and explanations of all the symbols that can be found in it. It features 24 pieces divided in two suites, with the second suite set in a more traditional layout than the first one. The name of each piece is also not especially appropriate regarding their style.

First suite: - L'anglaise - L'harmonieuse - La plaintive - La villageoise - Les promenades - L'inconfiante - L'italienne - La française - L'adagio - L'alegro - L'andante - Lavivace

Second suite: - L'alemande - La legère - La guigue - La farabande - L'inquiette - La gavotte - Les menuets - Les sautèrelles - L'agitée - Les zéphirs - La musette - La fringuante

Joseph Hector Fiocco (1703-1741) is a Belgian harpsichordist who had Italian origins. He was Deputy Choir Master at the court and resigned to become Choir Master in another French city. He composed numerous religious music works.