Chanson de Rumeur

Remi Studer’s Chanson de Rumeur is an energetic SATB setting of a French text that vividly captures the essence of gossip and rumour. The music opens with a sense of growing buzz, its texture evolving as the voices interact, mirroring the way a story spreads. The text itself is a multilingual tapestry, weaving together French, Spanish, German, and English phrases, alongside Italian lines about lovers. This eclectic mix underscores the universal and often nonsensical nature of rumour. The dynamic vocal writing suits secular performance, bringing a theatrical and engaging quality to the piece, and reflecting the composer’s skill in crafting lively, text-driven choral music.