From Céphale et Procris, IEJ 1, Prologue
Composer | Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre |
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Key | B flat major |
Meter | 3/4 |
Length | 68 measures |
French text |
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Chœur |
Cherchons à satisfaire |
Les plus doux de nos vœeux, |
Prétendons-lui nos concerts et nos jeux. |
Heureux, si nous pouvons lui plaire, |
Prétendons-lui nos concerts et nos jeux. |
“Jacquet de La Guerre’s original score was most likely written in five parts, after the tradition established by Lully. As only Ballard’s partition reduite survives, however, only the upper two instrumental parts and the basse continue are extant.” IMSLP