Jean Rondeau's Louis Couperin Box Set Wins 2026 Gramophone Record of the Year

A ten-disc Erato release of the complete works of Louis Couperin, led by harpsichordist Jean Rondeau, has taken the top honor at the 2026 Gramophone Awards. The set was named Record of the Year, according to the classical music publication. Beyond the flagship prize, the awards recognized several other figures and ensembles. Imogen Cooper received the Lifetime Achievement award. The Bamberg Symphony was named Orchestra of the Year. Violinist Isabelle Faust was honored as Artist of the Year. The winners were announced as part of the 2026 edition of the Gramophone Awards, the annual prizes presented by the British classical music magazine. The Couperin collection, issued on the Erato label, spans ten discs and covers the complete output of the 17th-century French composer. Rondeau, a French harpsichordist, headed the project. The awards ceremony and full results are detailed on Gramophone's dedicated awards section for 2026.