Allegez moy

The composer of Allegez moy remains anonymous, but this secular French chanson for SATB voices offers a delightful glimpse into Renaissance courtly love. The text expresses the singer's plea to his 'sweet and pleasant brunette' to relieve him of his sorrows. He declares that her beauty holds him captive, and with fifteen days in his private chamber, he would surely bring a rosy hue to her cheeks. The four-part writing would have been typical for the genre, creating a rich texture to support the amorous sentiments. This chanson is a charming example of secular part-music from the era.