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Grant heur seroit
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Grant heur seroit by Thomas Crecquillon — Lyrics
Grant heur serait et grant prosperité
que d'obtenir sa maistresse au coucher,
ayant crédit sans n'y avoir refus,
n'estre que deux et estre nudz à nudz.
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About Grant heur seroit
Thomas Crecquillon's Grant heur seroit is a secular French chanson, typical of the rich polyphonic tradition of the Renaissance. Scored for SATT voices, it offers directors a chance to explore the intricate part-writing characteristic of the era. The text, a light-hearted exploration of romantic desire, speaks of the great happiness and prosperity that would come from a successful tryst with one's beloved, culminating in the playful assertion that 'the work would teach the worker.' Crecquillon's setting captures the text's playful and sensual mood, making it an engaging choice for a cappella ensembles seeking to present a programme of early music with wit and charm.
