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Au feu d'amour
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Au feu d'amour by Claude Martin — Lyrics
Au feu d'amour qui ne peut s'éteindre
qui brûle mon coeur quasi mort étendu
et n'a toutefois moyen de se plaindre
ayant eu le bien qu'il a prétendu.
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About Au feu d'amour
This secular French chanson by Claude Martin, set for ATTB voices, offers a vibrant expression of unrequited love. The text speaks of a burning heart, consumed by a love that cannot be extinguished. Despite the pain, the lover finds solace in the very intensity of their passion, likening it to a fire that grows stronger when water is added. This piece would be well-suited for a Renaissance-themed concert or a programme exploring the complex emotions of love. The four-part texture allows for rich harmonic interplay, characteristic of the chansons of this era.
