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Elle s'en va de moi
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAATB · Pothárn Imre
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Elle s'en va de moi by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Original text
Elle s'en va de moi la mieux aimée
elle s'en va certes et si demeure
dedans mon coeur tellement imprimée
qu'elle y sera jusques à ce qu'il meure.
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About Elle s'en va de moi
Orlando di Lasso's Elle s'en va de moi is a secular French chanson. It is set for a demanding SAATB choir. The text expresses the deep, lingering pain of losing a loved one, whose image is so imprinted on the singer's heart that it will remain until death. This setting captures the poignant sentiment of the lyrics through its intricate vocal lines. The composer's skill in crafting expressive polyphony is evident throughout this work, making it a moving addition to any programme of Renaissance chansons.
