Femme qui honneur veult

This delightful French chanson by Philibert Jambe de Fer is perfect for a chamber choir looking for Renaissance part-music with a secular text. Scored for SATT voices, the piece explores a witty and somewhat cautionary view of a woman who seeks honour. The text advises that such a woman should be discreet, guarding her tongue against scorn and avoiding displays of knowledge that might lead to social ostracization. Jambe de Fer’s setting would have been at home in the sophisticated courts and salons of the 16th century, offering a charming and engaging musical experience that reflects the era’s popular secular song forms.