Cherchant amour

Seeking love, Hymen appears before the narrator, advising him on the nature of true affection. He urges the seeker not to be guided by Cupid, but to find a partner possessing loyalty and chastity, for this is the path to lasting happiness. This French chanson is set for STTB voices. It is a secular work from the chansons genre. The text expresses a clear and didactic message about finding genuine love, distinguishing it from impulsive desire. Le Gendre's setting would have been intended for skilled amateur or professional singers in a chamber setting, typical of French secular song in the period.