Amour le veult

Thomas Crecquillon's Amour le veult is a secular chanson for SATT choir, drawing on the rich tradition of French Renaissance part-music. The text expresses the ardour of a lover, whose hope is met by the beloved's gaze and words. The composer skilfully sets this text, with interwoven vocal lines reflecting the yearning and eventual contentment described. Sung a cappella, its four-part texture offers an intimate and expressive setting, ideal for chamber choirs looking to explore the French chanson repertoire. The vocal parts are equally distributed, providing a balanced and rewarding challenge for each voice part.