Joseph Maurice Ravel ： Le tombeau de Couperin Menuet in G-Dur

From Ravel’s Le tombeau de Couperin, this is a poised dance that evokes the character of a classical minuet. Within its calm and graceful movement, one can hear the transparency of French music and the refined transitions of its harmony. Concise phrases are passed from one to another as the music unfolds, making the dialogue between melody and accompaniment, along with the changes of expression from section to section, especially rewarding to hear. In performance, it is important to maintain the flow of the beat without making the dotted rhythms or ornamental notes too heavy. Bringing out the main melody clearly, keeping the inner voices and accompaniment restrained, and using the pedal carefully so that the sound does not become blurred will enhance its elegant character.