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C'était en ton jeune âge
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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C'était en ton jeune âge by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
C'était en ton jeune âge
qu'il fallait l'amour faire,
car ton ridé visage
ores ne peut plus plaire.
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About C'était en ton jeune âge
Orlando di Lasso's chanson C'était en ton jeune âge is a secular work for SATTB voices in French. Lasso was one of the most prolific and celebrated composers of the Franco-Flemish school, a master of both sacred and secular polyphony. This song, set to a French text, speaks with witty directness about the transient nature of beauty and the fleeting opportunities for love. The lyrics lament the loss of youthful appeal and question the wisdom of seeking affection when one is old and nearing the grave. The music, typical of the chanson tradition, likely offers a lively and engaging setting for this contemplative, yet somewhat ironic, poetic sentiment.
