First Book of Pieces for the Harpsichord

Louis-Claude Daquin's First Book of Pieces for the Harpsichord, published in 1735, is a collection of keyboard music by the French composer and performer. Daquin, a child prodigy, was known for his precise harpsichord playing and charming compositions. This collection includes his most famous piece, "Le Coucou" (The Cuckoo). The harpsichord itself is a keyboard instrument where strings are plucked, and it was prominent in European music from the 16th to the mid-18th century. French harpsichords of the 18th century, like those by the Blanchet family and Pascal Taskin, were noted for their craftsmanship and delicate sound.123