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L'adieu des bergers from L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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L'adieu des bergers from L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25 by Hector Berlioz — Lyrics
Adieu des bergers à la sainte famille, from l'Enfance du Christ.
Il s’en va loin de la terre
Où dans l’étable il vit le jour.
De son père et de sa mère
Qu’il reste le constant amour,
Qu’il grandisse, qu’il prospère
Et qu’il soit bon père à son tour.
Oncques si, chez l’idolâtre,
Il vient à sentir le malheur,
Fuyant la terre marâtre,
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About L'adieu des bergers from L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25
Hector Berlioz’s L'adieu des bergers is a movement from his sacred trilogy, L'Enfance du Christ. Composed for SATB choir, this French carol forms part of the shepherds' farewell to the Holy Family as they depart. The text expresses heartfelt wishes for the infant’s future well-being, praying for his protection, happiness, and prosperity. It also includes a poignant plea for him to remember the simple life of the shepherd should he ever face hardship. The piece culminates in blessings upon the child and his parents, invoking divine protection and good fortune. Berlioz’s setting captures a tender, pastoral atmosphere, ideal for occasions seeking gentle, devotional music.
