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Esleu m'avez
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Esleu m'avez by Jean Guyon — Lyrics
Elu m'avez pour votre seul plaisir
je vous avais pour ma joie choisie
mais vous supportez qu'un tiers
me désaisie de ma proie rare
pourquoi vous triomphez
car nonobstant il ne prend envie
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About Esleu m'avez
Jean Guyon's Esleu m'avez for ATTB voices unfolds with a close, imitative texture, characteristic of secular chansons. The composer crafts delicate interplay between the four parts, creating a rich and intimate sound. The text, sung in French, speaks of choosing a beloved but lamenting that a third party has taken them away. Despite this pain, the speaker declares an unwavering devotion, preferring a life of longing with their chosen love over pleasure with another. The music reflects this emotional arc, moving from moments of gentle longing to expressions of steadfast affection.
