early life and career claude labrèche de carpentras, a renowned french harpsichord maker, was born in aix-les-bains, france in 1642. little is known about his early life, but it is evident that he was active in carpentras at the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century. notable works although primarily known for his harpsichord making, claude labrèche de carpentras's work is not limited to this field. some of his n…