Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: guitar
Song Meaning of “Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996 : Sarabande” by Andrés Segovia
This melancholic and haunting rendition of the German lute suite, composed in the late Baroque period, is an emotive journey through heartache. Played by the virtuosic Andrés Segovia, it conveys a deep sadness, as the layers of delicate notes slowly unfold to create a sense of overwhelming sorrow. Starting with a single melodic figure, the sarabande builds and intensifies as multiple voices are heard, intertwining and intertwining to create an intricate texture. The repetition of the same phrase and its intricate accompaniment convey a sense of hopelessness, as if to cry out in lamentation for lost time and all that was lost. Segovia’s performance of the piece is both melancholic and beautiful, creating a poignant moment of reflective sorrow that can resonate with listeners for years to come.