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Chanter je veux
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Chanter je veux by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Original text
Chanter je veux la gente damoiselle
À qui le ciel tous ses trésors décèle
Tous ses plus beaux et plus riches présents
Elle a l'esprit gentil,
Elle a le sens rassis,
Elle a bref tout ce que nature
Joint la beauté mit onc en créature
Ne cessons donc de chanter Catherine
En exaltant la musique divine.
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About Chanter je veux
Orlando di Lasso's Chanter je veux is a secular French chanson for SSATB voices, demonstrating the composer's mastery of Renaissance part-music. The music opens with a lively, imitative texture, giving way to homophonic passages that clearly project the text. The original lyrics praise a lady named Catherine, highlighting her beauty and virtues. However, a later sacred contrafact reworks the text to celebrate the faithful soul, emphasizing divine grace and spiritual joy. This transformation showcases Lasso's ability to adapt his musical settings to suit different lyrical and devotional purposes, making it a versatile piece for a choir.
