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Hayr le vray
Staff Notation • Secular
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Hayr le vray by Paschal de L'Estocart — Lyrics
Hayr le vray, se feindre en toutes choses,
Sonder le simple à fin de l'attraper,Braver le faible & et sur l'absent draper,Sont de la Cour les oeillets & les roses.
About Hayr le vray
Perfect for a festive occasion or a formal gathering, Paschal de L'Estocart's Hayr le vray is a secular French chanson for two-part choir. The text, opening with lines that speak of feigning and deception, offers a cynical commentary on courtly behaviour. L'Estocart, a composer of the late French Renaissance, crafts this two-part setting to express the sharp wit of the text, making it an engaging choice for choirs looking for musically rewarding and textually interesting repertoire from this period. The directness of the SA voicing allows the clarity of the French words and the composer's musical ideas to shine through, creating a vivid musical statement.
