The 'air of mystery' in François Couperin's Pièces de violes (1728).

The article presents a musical critique of François Couperin's collection of chamber music for solo bass viol and continuo, entitled "Pièces de violes". Topics discussed include the relationship of two suites in the collection to Évrard Titon du Tillet's composition "Concert de violes," the rediscovery of Couperin's work after its neglect in terms of publication and dissemination, and Couperin's attention to detail in all aspects of notation in his harpsichord music.