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Adieu magnificques festins
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Benoît Huwart
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Adieu magnificques festins by Jacobus Clemens non Papa — Lyrics
Adieu magnificques festins,
Adieu doulx baisers colombins.
Adieu ce qu'en secretz nous faisons
Quant entre nous deux nous jouons.
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About Adieu magnificques festins
Jacobus Clemens non Papa bids farewell to a life of magnificent feasts and sweet embraces. The SATB voices lament the loss of secret pleasures shared with a beloved, and the departure of the one who holds their heart. This secular French chanson, characteristic of Renaissance part-music, captures a poignant moment of parting, a sorrowful adieu to sovereign joy. The composer's masterful setting conveys the emotional weight of these lyrics, making it a compelling choice for choirs seeking to explore the expressive range of vocal polyphony.
