Et dont venez vous

Imagine a pastoral scene in the French countryside, perhaps on a spring or summer afternoon. Pierre Moulu’s secular chanson Et dont venez vous captures this idyllic setting with a charming text sung by three male voices (TTB). The lyrics paint a picture of a flirtatious encounter, where a gentleman inquires about a lady’s whereabouts, and she playfully warns him not to harm her whilst she is feeling tender. The refrain, “Et nique, nique nau!” adds a touch of lightheartedness, making this a delightful and characterful choice for a male choir looking for Renaissance part-music with a clear narrative.