Date:
16th C
Discussion:
A pretty, silly, four-part song by Pierre Certon (c. 1500-1572).
Rough translation:
La la la, I shouldn't tell, la la la, I'll tell you.
There is a man in out village who is jealous of his wife.
He is not jealous without cause, he's altogether a cuckold.
La la la ...
Sound:
A youtube clip of the King's Singers: very fast, but very clear.
A slower version, from Quartetto Vocale.
You can find each part alone on the old Ildhafn music page (thanks, Cicilia).
Composer:
Certon
Sheet Music:
- Rowany Festival Songbook, AS XL, page 18
- Cicilia's music - old Ildhafn site
Parts:
SATB
Music Categories:
French