Louis-Claude Daquin

Louis-Claude Daquin (or d'Acquin), (July 4, 1694 – June 15, 1772) was a French Baroque composer. He was a virtuoso organist and harpsichordist.

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July 4 - 1694 - June 15 - 1772 - French - Baroque - Composer - Organist - Harpsichordist

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He was born in Paris, and evidently was a child prodigy, for he performed for King Louis XIV at the age of six. At the age of 12, he refused the job of organist at Sainte-Chapelle, instead taking the similar post offered to him by Petit St Antoine. In 1727 he was appointed organist at St Paul, besting Jean-Philippe Rameau for the job; five years later he became organist at the Cordeliers. In 1739 he became organist to the king. In 1755 he succeeded Antoine Calvière as titular organist of Notre-Dame cathedral.

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Paris - King Louis XIV - 1727 - Jean-Philippe Rameau - 1739 - 1755 - Antoine Calvière

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Much of his music has been lost. Surviving works include four harpsichord suites, settings of Christmas carols, a cantata, and an air à boire. Among the most famous of his works are the Swiss Noel (Noël Suisse) and Le Coucou (The Cuckoo).

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Cantata - Cuckoo

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