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Bergerette savoyenne
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Bergerette savoyenne by Josquin des Prez — Lyrics
Bergerette savoyenne,
Qui gardez moutons aux praz:
Dy moy si vieulx estre myenne:
Je te donray uns soulas,
Et ung petit chapperon;
Dy moy se tu m aymeras,
Ou par la merande ou non.
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About Bergerette savoyenne
This delightful French bergerette, Bergerette savoyenne, comes from the secular chanson tradition of the Renaissance. Its text paints a charming pastoral scene: a shepherdess is asked by a suitor if she will be his, with promises of gifts. She replies with coy independence, stating her resolve will not change, whether for a Frenchman or a Burgundian, but leaving the possibility open. Josquin des Prez masterfully crafts this dialogue for varied vocal ensembles, offering options for SAAB, SATB, and STTB. It would be a fitting choice for a concert program seeking to showcase the wit and elegance of early secular polyphony, perhaps evoking the gentle atmosphere of a summer's day in the countryside.
