Elle s'en va de moy

The voice of the chansonnier laments the departure of his dearest love, whose image, however, remains indelibly printed on his heart until his dying day. Severin Cornet sets this poignant text in this three-part French chanson for voices. His setting captures the tender melancholy of the words, with imitative entries and careful attention to the declamation of the French text. It is a fine example of secular part-music from the Renaissance, suitable for a chamber choir looking for expressive repertoire.