Entre vous filles de quinze ans

Jacobus Clemens non Papa's French chanson Entre vous filles de quinze ans paints a vivid scene, warning young women of fifteen away from the fountain. The lyrics playfully suggest their 'wanton eyes,' 'pointed breasts,' and 'laughing mouths' might attract unwanted attention or perhaps lead them astray. The music is set for SATB voices, capturing the lighthearted yet suggestive nature of the Renaissance secular text. Clemens non Papa was a prolific composer of both sacred and secular music, and this chanson exemplifies the engaging and often witty style of the period's part-music. It offers a charming glimpse into social commentary and musical expression of the 16th century.