Et vray dieu

Et vray dieu expresses a profound sense of longing and impatience. The narrator laments the slow passage of time and the absence of their beloved, yearning for reunion. Despite the enforced separation, the text assures the loved one that their thoughts are constantly occupied by them, and that this unwavering devotion will ultimately be rewarded. The French chanson, here set for STTB voices, captures this intimate and heartfelt sentiment with a directness characteristic of secular Renaissance part-music. The composer Etienne Du Tertre's setting likely reflects the emotional nuances of the text, providing a poignant musical expression of love and anticipation.