Cupido pour ses appetitz

This French chanson tells a charming story about Cupid, who mistakes honeybees for small birds and is stung by them. His cries of pain alert his mother, Venus, who playfully scolds him for his foolishness. The text is set for SATT voices, characteristic of secular part-music from the Renaissance. Philippe Benoist's setting captures the lighthearted, narrative quality of the chansons of his era, offering a delightful and accessible programme choice for choirs seeking Renaissance repertoire with a touch of humour.