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De mon triste et desplaisir
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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De mon triste et desplaisir by Jean Richafort — Lyrics
De mon triste desplaisir
a vous, belle, je m'y complains,
car vous traictes mal mon desir,
si durement que je m'y plains.
Entre vos mains
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About De mon triste et desplaisir
This French chanson sets a text of amorous complaint, the lover lamenting the harsh treatment of his desires by his beloved. He feels uncomforted and wronged, seeing no justification for her indifference. Jean Richafort’s SATB setting captures this melancholic mood with flowing lines. Richafort was a key figure in the Franco-Flemish school, known for his mastery of polyphony. This secular work showcases his skill in imbuing text with musical expression, creating a poignant expression of unrequited affection typical of the chanson tradition.
