Ce disoit une jeune dame

Etienne Du Tertre's chanson Ce disoit une jeune dame is a delightful example of French secular part-music from the Renaissance. Scored for two choirs, SATB and ATTB, the work offers a rich contrapuntal texture, with the voices weaving intricate lines. The text, sung in French, presents a lively exchange between a young woman and an old man. She playfully rejects his advances, declaring she is already promised to another, and has no interest in his attempts to woo her. The music reflects this spirited dialogue with its clear melodic lines and imitative writing, making it a charming selection for an a cappella ensemble.