C'est à grand tort

Thomas Crecquillon was a prolific composer of chansons in the Franco-Flemish tradition of the 16th century. This four-part setting, for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass, is a secular work in French. The text, C'est à grand tort, argues against the notion that thinking of a loved one is merely a source of melancholy. Instead, the composer celebrates the profound contentment derived from such thoughts, which can bring both pain to others and perfect joy to the singer. The music reflects this contrast, with moments of gentle reflection giving way to expressions of heartfelt satisfaction.