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This three-part French chanson by Pierre Clereau opens with imitative entries, creating a delicate texture. The vocal lines are often close-knit, weaving around each other in a playful yet expressive manner. The secular text speaks of enduring hardship and longing, a theme common in Renaissance chansons. Clereau's setting captures the melancholic sentiment of the words, with moments of rhythmic vitality contrasting with passages of tender reflection. The SAT voicing allows for rich harmonic colours and a clarity of expression, making it an engaging choice for a chamber choir seeking repertoire from the French Renaissance.