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Jeune gallant
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Jeune gallant by Jacobus Clemens non Papa — Lyrics
Jeune galant, qui d'envieux effort,
ôter me veut de mon ami tant cher,
à ton causer et despiteulx rapport,
contrainte suis à haute voix crier :
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About Jeune gallant
This secular French chanson by Jacobus Clemens non Papa sets a text of passionate defiance. The singer addresses a "young gallant" who attempts to steal their beloved, declaring that the more the rival criticizes the beloved, the more the singer will love them. This STTB setting allows for rich harmonic interplay as the voices express the text’s strong emotions. It would be an excellent choice for a Renaissance music program or a concert exploring themes of love and loyalty, offering a chance for expressive, dynamic singing.
