Description

The Melodic Dawn: Clément Janequin’s Chant de l'Alouette for Choral Ensemble

Product Type: Sheet Music / Choral Score
Brand Name: Salabert
UPC: 9790048004344
MPN: SLB00368600
Other Reference: EMS3027
ISMN: 9790048004344
Composer: Clément Janequin (Jannequin)
Genre: Classical / Renaissance
Style: Chanson / Polyphonic Vocal
Instrumentation: 4-Part Mixed Choir (SATB)

Overview

Experience the vibrant sounds of the French Renaissance with Clément Janequin's "Chant de l'Alouette" (Song of the Lark). This choral masterpiece is a celebrated example of Janequin’s signature "programmatic" style, where vocalists mimic the joyful, rhythmic trills and soaring melodies of a lark at daybreak. Published by the esteemed Salabert, this edition provides a clear and authoritative score for choirs looking to explore the rich secular polyphony of the 16th century. It is an ideal selection for concerts focusing on nature, classical heritage, or early European music.

Product Features

Format: Printed Sheet Music (Octavo)
Choral Setting: 4-Part Choir (4VX-MX)
Language: French
Era: Renaissance
Physicality: Standard choral dimensions for easy handling during performance.

Interesting Facts

The Master of Onomatopoeia: Clément Janequin (c. 1485–1558) was famous for his "imitative" chansons. He had an uncanny ability to make a human choir sound like birds (as heard here), clashing swords in battle, or the bustling chatter of a Parisian marketplace.
A Renaissance "Pop" Star: In his time, Janequin's works were incredibly popular across Europe, often rearranged for lute or organ, making him one of the most widely recognized composers of the 16th century.
Spiritual Connection: While much of his famous work is secular, Janequin was a priest and composed numerous sacred works. His secular music often reflects a deep appreciation for the beauty of God's creation, particularly the natural world.

Publishers

Publisher: Salabert (Éditions Salabert)
Legacy: Known for preserving the highest quality of French musical heritage.

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Magyar Nyelvi Változat (Hungarian Translation)

Áttekintés

Fedezze fel a francia reneszánsz élénk hangzását Clément Janequin "Chant de l'Alouette" (A pacsirta éneke) című művével. Ez a kórusmű Janequin jellegzetes „programszerű” stílusának egyik leghíresebb példája, ahol az énekesek a hajnali pacsirta vidám, ritmikus trilláit és szárnyaló dallamait utánozzák. A neves Salabert kiadó által megjelentetett kiadás hiteles és világos kottát biztosít azoknak a kórusoknak, akik a 16. század gazdag világi polifóniáját kívánják felfedezni.

Érdekességek

Az onomatopoeia mestere: Clément Janequin (kb. 1485–1558) híres volt „utánzó” sanzonjairól. Képes volt arra, hogy egy emberi kórust madárcsicsergéssé, csaták zajává vagy a párizsi piac morajává változtasson.
Természeti szépség: Bár Janequin pap volt, világi műveiben is gyakran megmutatkozik a teremtett világ szépsége iránti mély tisztelet.