Variations on J'attends secours for viola and harp by David Warin Solomons String Duet - Digital Sheet Music

Variations on a song by Claudin de Sermisy based on a poem by Clément Marot The pdf file contains score and parts The sound sample is an electronic preview. Marot's poem: J'attends secours de ma seule pensée : J'attends le jour, que l'on m'éconduira, Ou que du tout la belle me dira : "Ami, t'amour sera récompensée." Mon alliance est fort bien commencée, Mais je ne sais comment il en ira : Car, s'elle veut, ma vie périra, Quoiqu'en amour s'attend d'être avancé Si j'ai refus, vienne Mort insensée : A son plaisir de mon coeur jouira. Si j'ai merci, adonc s'éjouira Celui qui point n'a sa Dame offensée. Clément MAROT (1497-1544) (L'Adolescence clémentine) English Translation I wait for rescue from my thoughts alone I wait for the day when I will be rejected Or else the lovely lady will tell me "Friend, your love will be rewarded". My relationship has started well But I cannot tell the outcome Because, if she wishes, I can die Despite my hope to win her love If I am refused, let death come She will play with my heart at her pleasure If I am shown mercy, he who has not offended his lady will find joy.