Dung coup mortel

A poignant secular chanson from the French Renaissance, Dung coup mortel is written for four voices, ATTB. The text expresses the profound sorrow of unrequited love. The singer laments a mortal blow received not in pleasure, but from a singular beloved whose power to heal is immense, yet inaccessible. He finds himself in such despair that he anticipates no relief until death itself, when his beloved will finally understand the depth of his suffering. This chanson would suit a programme exploring the themes of love and loss, and offers a chance for close ensemble singing within its intimate texture.