Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2016-05-06
- Album Name: Ida Presti & Alexandre Lagoya, Vol. 4
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816 (Arr. for 2 Guitars): II. Courante” by Anonymous
The second movement of Anonymous’ French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816 (arranged for two guitars) is a courante which evokes many of the feelings and influences associated with the elegant and graceful French Baroque period of music. The melodic lines playfully float across the two guitars, almost as if they are dancing in the sunlight, giving the listener a sense of freedom and joy. The gentle rhythms add to this light-hearted ambience, while the percussive effects of the strings and fretboards create a light yet dynamic pulse. The combination of these two elements conjures up images of courtly life in the classical period of French Baroque. The emotions invoked by this piece encompass joy, reverence, romance and beauty, providing an aural escape for the listener.