Johann Sebastian Bach ： French Suite no.5 G-Dur BWV 816

Bach’s French Suite No. 5 is a seven-movement suite based on dance forms. It proceeds from the Allemande, Courante, and Sarabande to the Gavotte, Bourrée, Loure, and Gigue, with the meter and character changing from one movement to the next. It is important to listen carefully to the movement of each voice, shape the ornaments naturally within the musical flow, and maintain a clear balance between the melody and inner voices. Keeping the steps of each dance distinct while avoiding a heavy touch brings out the contrasts of the suite and the vitality of its final movement.