Composer

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François Couperin

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1716 - 1717

Publication Date

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1716 - 1717

Average_duration

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21:49

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

François Couperin's '11e ordre for harpsichord' is a part of his second book of harpsichord pieces, 'Pièces de clavecin, II'. This collection was published in 1717 and consists of 27 pieces, including preludes, allemandes, courantes, sarabandes, gigues, and other dance forms. The '11e ordre' is the eleventh set of pieces in the collection and is made up of six movements. The '11e ordre' begins with a prelude marked 'Gracieusement'. This movement is characterized by its flowing, lyrical melody and delicate ornamentation. The second movement is an allemande marked 'Tendrement'. This movement is slower and more introspective than the prelude, with a melancholic melody that is full of longing. The third movement is a courante marked 'Légèrement'. This movement is faster and more lively than the previous two, with a playful melody that dances around the keyboard. The fourth movement is a sarabande marked 'Gravement'. This movement is slower and more stately than the courante, with a dignified melody that is full of grace and elegance. The fifth movement is a gavotte marked 'Gayement'. This movement is faster and more upbeat than the previous movements, with a lively melody that is full of energy and joy. The final movement is a musette marked 'Tendrement'. This movement is slower and more introspective than the gavotte, with a gentle melody that is full of sweetness and tenderness. Overall, the '11e ordre' is a beautiful and varied collection of pieces that showcases Couperin's mastery of the harpsichord. Each movement is characterized by its own unique melody and mood, and the collection as a whole is a testament to Couperin's skill as a composer.

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