From Céphale et Procris, IEJ 1, Prologue
Composer |
Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre |
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Key |
g minor |
Meter |
2/2 |
Length |
59 measures |
French text |
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Chœur de Nymphes et de Faunes |
Chantons sa valeur immortelle. |
Publions ses faits glorieux; |
Que sa gloire soit éternelle |
Quelle dure autant que les Dieux. |
“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