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Il s'en va tard
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Il s'en va tard by Clément Janequin — Lyrics
Il s'en va tard, il pleut, il vente,
Et n'est pas trop sûr le chemin,
Mais Amour si fort me tourmente
Que ne puis attendre à demain.
Le ciel fûtil tant inhumain,
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About Il s'en va tard
A vivid secular chanson by Clément Janequin, Il s'en va tard is perfect for a choir looking for evocative French part-music from the Renaissance. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic exploration. The text speaks of a lover driven by overwhelming passion to venture out late, in spite of inclement weather and a perilous journey. He is so consumed by his ardent desire to see his beloved that neither rain, wind, nor even celestial fury could deter him. The music would naturally reflect the text’s sense of urgency and the lover's powerful, all-consuming flame.
