The Frenchman, Gervais-Francois Couperin took over the many positions held by his father upon Armand-Louis' death. During the course of Gervais' life however, financial socio-political forces hindered the continued support of these "dependencies." (The French Revolution and Restoration both occurred during his lifetime.) Some of the places were destroyed while Gervais tried to maintain an unbiased view. His compositions historically are considered to be the most imaginative of all the Couperin's with an extension in range, color, harmony and daring that his father did not attempt. ~ Keith Johnson, Rovi