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Belle de Montigny
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Belle de Montigny by Vlad Zoborovski — Lyrics
Dame jolie,
vous dont mon coeur se languit,
loin de vous je guerroie
dans la boue et dans le froid
Belle de Montigny
qui enchantez ma vie,
loin de cette folie
qui n'est que peine, ma Reine!
Près du Manet,
à l'orée de la forêt,
ma Mie, liez chaque soir
un bouquet des roses de l'espoir,
Et si demain vous hésitez,
si le chagrin vous dit de renoncer,
chantez, ma Mie, priez pour notre amour.
Guerroyer ne dure toujours.
Je reviendrai
comme un coeur fidèle;
près de vous, mon aimée,
s'uniront l'amour et la paix.
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About Belle de Montigny
Vlad Zoborovski's Belle de Montigny paints a tender scene of longing and devotion. The French secular chanson describes a lover separated from his beloved, yearning for her presence amidst the hardship and conflict of war. He imagines her picking roses of hope, a symbol of their enduring love that will sustain him until his return. The text speaks of a deep personal connection, where the beloved 'enchantress' represents peace and solace, a stark contrast to the 'madness' of battle. This SATB setting captures the romantic sentiment of the lyrics, making it a heartfelt addition to any programme.
