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Claude Daquin
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Louis-Claude Daquin (July 4, 1694 - June 15, 1772) was a French composer.
A child prodigy, Daquin performed in the presence of King Louis XIV of France, and was working as an organist at the age of 12. He is best known for his keyboard music, including the popular piece, "The Cuckoo".
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