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Bonjour mon coeur
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Bonjour mon coeur by Jean de Castro — Lyrics
Bonjour mon coeur, bonjour ma douce vie
Bonjour mon oeil, bonjour ma chère amie!
Hé! Bonjour ma toute belle,
Ma mignardise, bonjour
Mes délices, mon amour,
Mon doux printemps, ma douce fleur nouvelle,
Mon doux plaisir, ma douce colombelle,
Mon passereau, ma gente tourterelle!
Bonjour ma douce rebelle.
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About Bonjour mon coeur
Jean de Castro's Bonjour mon coeur paints a tender scene of affection, with the singer addressing their beloved with a cascade of endearing terms: 'my heart,' 'my sweet life,' 'my eye,' 'my dear friend.' The text expresses intense devotion, the singer declaring they would sooner lose honour, court, and riches than abandon their 'sweet and beautiful goddess.' This French chanson, written for SST voices, is a secular piece from the Renaissance period. Its expressive melody and rich harmonies capture the passionate sentiments of the text, making it an engaging choice for choirs looking to explore early music.
