Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: french
Song Meaning of “La fille mal gardée / Act 1: 17a. Clog Dance” by Ferdinand Hérold
The “Clog Dance” from Act 1 of the popular opera, La Fille Mal Gardée, by Ferdinand Hérold is a bright and jubilant piece that tells the story of a mischievous young girl who seeks to marry a man against her mother’s wishes. This piece is a dance that is performed in celebration of their joyous union. The claps in this piece represent the flurry of bustling energy that swirls around the happy couple, and the twirling melodies of the flute and strings express the whirlwind of emotions that they and their friends feel. The cheerful timbre of the music is a reminder that although life can sometimes throw us curveballs, we still have the power to make the best of our circumstances: to create our own happiness and make our dreams come true.