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Fond youth is a bubble
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Fond youth is a bubble by Thomas Tallis — Lyrics
Fond youth is a bubble blown up with breath
whose wit is weakness, whose wage is death,
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About Fond youth is a bubble
Thomas Tallis’s setting of Fond youth is a bubble makes a striking secular part-song for SATB choir. The text, a vivid and concise expression of life's fleeting nature and inevitable decay, is treated with musical detail that reflects its stark message. Tallis’s characteristic mastery of word-painting is evident, as the music underscores the fragility and eventual sorrow described in the lyrics. This four-part English song would be an excellent choice for a choir looking for a substantial Renaissance secular work, offering both musical challenge and profound textual commentary. Its directness and emotional weight make it a powerful addition to any concert programme.
