The second volume of Couperin's Pieces for Harpsichord does not contain a date of publication, however, it is thought to have been composed during 1716–1717, due to the address which the composer gave on his other Harpsichord compositions.

Yet, the compilation remains a favourite. Francois Couperin is often nicknamed 'Couperin the Great' to distinguish him from other members of the musical family. Many of the composer's works have picturesque titles. Examples of this in his second volume of ...