Composer |
Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre |
|---|---|
Key |
D major |
Meter |
3/4 |
Length |
126 measures |
French text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Chœur |
Chorus |
Célébrons d’un Héros la valeur triomphante |
Let us celebrate the triumphant valor of a Hero |
Nos ennemis sont soumis à ses lois. |
Our enemies are subject to his laws. |
Unissons nos cœurs et nos voix, |
Let us unite our hearts and our voices, |
Chantons sa Victoire éclatante, |
Sing we his brilliant Victory, |
Chantons ses glorieux Exploits. |
Sing we his glorious Deeds. |
Veronika Anissimova |
“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
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