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De lustelijcke mey
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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De lustelijcke mey by Jacobus Clemens non Papa — Lyrics
De lustelijcke mey es nu in sijnen tijt,
met sijne groene blaederen,
u leifflijckaen schouwen die venus dienaer sijt,
men mach u niet verfaden,
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About De lustelijcke mey
Jacobus Clemens non Papa was a prominent composer of the Franco-Flemish school. This secular partsong for SATB voices is a celebration of spring and its beauty. The Dutch text describes the arrival of the lovely month of May, with its green leaves and the pleasing sights that accompany it. The composer captures the joy of the season, where birds sing sweetly and nature awakens. The music would have been enjoyed in informal social gatherings, reflecting the vibrant secular music-making of the Renaissance. It is a charming example of Dutch polyphony from this era.
