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Amour vainc tout
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Amour vainc tout by Clément Janequin — Lyrics
Amour vainct tout, c'est chose très certaine,
car son pouvoir est en terr’et aux cieulx.
Brief, tout luy sert, ô puissance hautaine!
Tu as vaincu les hommes et les Dieulx.
Tu est sur tout prince victorieux.
Tous animaux de ta darde tu poings,
Mars et Paris en sont loyaux témoings
Car ils ont eu de tes dards cognoissance.
Ha fort amour tu te prends bien à moins,
Car j'ai senti moymesme ta puissance.
Modern French
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About Amour vainc tout
A compelling secular French chanson from the Renaissance, Clément Janequin’s Amour vainc tout is set for STTB voices. The text speaks of love’s supreme power, a force that conquers all, asserting its dominion over both earth and heavens, men and gods. It describes love as a victorious prince, its influence felt by all creatures and confirmed by legendary figures like Mars and Paris. The composer’s setting would be ideal for a programme exploring Renaissance secular part-music or texts celebrating the universal might of love. Janequin’s skilful treatment captures the passionate and declarative nature of the poem, making it a striking choice for a choir.
