Composer

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Henry VIII, King of England

Genre

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Vocal

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Part Song

Average_duration

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1:22

"En vray amoure" is a chanson composed by Henry VIII, King of England, in the early 16th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written sometime between 1515 and 1521. The chanson was premiered at the court of Henry VIII, where it was likely performed by a group of court musicians. "En vray amoure" is a three-movement chanson, with each movement featuring a different text. The first movement is a setting of a poem by the French poet Clément Marot, while the second and third movements are settings of poems by the English poet John Skelton. The chanson is written for four voices, with the melody carried by the top voice and the other three voices providing harmonic support. The first movement of "En vray amoure" is characterized by its lively, dance-like rhythm and its playful, flirtatious lyrics. The second movement is more somber in tone, with a slower tempo and a more introspective text. The third movement returns to the lively, dance-like rhythm of the first movement, with a text that celebrates the joys of love and the pleasures of courtship. Overall, "En vray amoure" is a charming and skillfully crafted chanson that showcases Henry VIII's talents as a composer. The chanson is notable for its use of polyphonic textures, its clever word-painting, and its ability to capture the spirit of courtly love and romance.

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