Composer

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Clément Janequin

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Chanson

Average_duration

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2:33

'Hellas, mon Dieu, ton ire, M. 3/111' is a chanson composed by Clément Janequin in the 16th century. The piece was composed in 1555 and premiered in the same year. It is a part of Janequin's collection of chansons called 'Le Chant des Oyseaux' (The Song of Birds). The chanson is divided into three movements. The first movement is in a fast tempo and is characterized by its lively and energetic melody. The second movement is slower and more contemplative, with a more somber tone. The third movement returns to the fast tempo of the first movement, with a triumphant and celebratory melody. The lyrics of the chanson are in French and describe the wrath of the gods upon the people of Greece. The title of the piece translates to "Greece, my God, your wrath" and the lyrics describe the destruction and devastation wrought upon the land by the gods. The chanson is notable for its use of onomatopoeia, with the music imitating the sounds of thunder and lightning. Overall, 'Hellas, mon Dieu, ton ire, M. 3/111' is a powerful and evocative chanson that showcases Janequin's skill as a composer. Its use of onomatopoeia and vivid imagery make it a memorable piece that has stood the test of time.

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