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Au ioly boys
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Au ioly boys by Jacobus Clemens non Papa — Lyrics
Au joli bois je recontrai mon amie
quand elle m'aperçu, elle fut très réjouie,
elle m'a dit tout bas en souriant:
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About Au ioly boys
Jacobus Clemens non Papa, a prominent composer of the Franco-Flemish school, offers a delightful secular chanson for four voices. Written for ATB or TTB, Au joly boys is a charming example of Renaissance part-music. The French text speaks of a joyful reunion between lovers in a wood, with the lady eagerly embracing her beloved. Her repeated entreaties, 'Baisez-moi tant tant tant, fringuez-moi tant tant tant' ('Kiss me so much, caress me so much'), convey a playful and affectionate intimacy. Clemens' setting captures the lighthearted spirit of the words, making this an engaging and musically rewarding choice for an a cappella ensemble.
