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J'attends le temps
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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J'attends le temps by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Original text
J'attends le temps ayant ferme espérance
En ce vouloir mes jours je finirai
En attendant autre ne servirai
Tant m'est de vous douce la souvenance.
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About J'attends le temps
Orlando di Lasso's J'attends le temps is a beautiful example of the secular French chanson. The text expresses a steadfast hope, promising to dedicate one's days to a beloved, finding solace in the memory of their presence. This SATTB setting captures the gentle longing and unwavering devotion of the lyrics, with Lassus's characteristic melodic grace and contrapuntal skill. It is a piece that speaks of enduring affection and the sweet remembrance of a cherished individual, rendered with the expressive clarity of the Renaissance chanson.
