En venant de Lyon

From the French countryside, this secular madrigal by Pieter Maessens depicts a charming, rustic encounter. The text, En venant de Lyon, paints a playful scene of Robin and Marion discovered in a thicket, their activities left to the listener's imagination. The composer sets this lighthearted narrative for a substantial eight-part choir, SATB.ATBB.SATB.AB.SB, creating a rich and varied texture. This French-language work is ideal for choirs looking to explore the vibrant tradition of Renaissance part-music with a touch of playful storytelling and sophisticated vocal interplay.