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Een meysken was vroech
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Een meysken was vroech by Josquin Baston — Lyrics
Een meysken was vroech opgestaen,
heymelyck al stille,
tschoon hemdeken had sy aengedaen
om haers boelkens wille,
sy liet hem in, twas goet begin,
zonder verdriet,
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About Een meysken was vroech
This charming secular chanson, Een meysken was vroech, comes from the Renaissance. Composed by Josquin Baston for STTB voices, it is sung in Dutch. The text tells a lighthearted story of a young maiden who gets out of bed early, secretly donning a chemise for her lover. She lets him in, and their encounter begins innocently, with the maiden playfully asking her lover not to tear her chemise, a refrain that recurs throughout the piece. The composer captures the playful and tender mood of the text, making it a delightful choice for a choir looking for expressive Renaissance part-music. Its straightforward yet engaging melody and harmony are well-suited for a variety of settings, from concerts to workshops.
