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D'ung aultre amer
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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D'ung aultre amer by Johannes Ockeghem — Lyrics
D'un aultre amer mon cueur s'abesseroit;
Il ne fault ja penser que je l'estrange
Ne que pour rien de ce propos me change,
Car mon honneur en appetisseroit.
Je l'aime tant que jamais ne seroit
Possible a moi de consentir l'eschange.
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About D'ung aultre amer
Imagine a courtly gathering in the late 15th century, where refined entertainment was highly valued. Johannes Ockeghem's D'ung aultre amer, a secular French chanson for three voices (Alto, Tenor, Bass), would have been perfect for such an occasion. The text speaks of unwavering devotion, a heart bound to a single love, refusing any other. The composer masterfully crafts a musical setting that mirrors this sentiment of steadfast fidelity. The intricate interplay between the three vocal lines demonstrates Ockeghem's renowned contrapuntal skill, creating a rich and resonant soundscape that captures the depth of the lyrical expression. This is a work of exquisite beauty and profound emotion.
