Josquin, Mille regretz ©

Mille regretz, by Josquin des Prez, performed by Profeti della Quinta, with an animated graphical score. FAQ Q: Where can I see this performance? A: Here: Q: Where can I learn more about this piece? A: I came across this exceptional recording (by Profeti della Quinta) in this educational video about the piece: I’d known (and loved) the piece for over fifty years, but what I know about the piece was helped a lot from that. Q: Where can I learn more about the performers? A: Here: Q: Who are the singers? A: They are Giovanna Baviera, Doron Schleifer, Jacob Lawrence, and Elam Rotem. Q: Did Josquin really write this? A: Hard to say. It was a long time ago, and because Josquin was really famous, people put his name on things he didn’t write (to add cred), which makes it hard to know for sure. He could’ve written it, and he’s as good a guess as any ... so there you have it. Q: Where can I learn more about the composer? A: Here: Q: What are the words? A: French (15th century): Mille regretz de vous abandonner Et d’eslonger vostre fache amoureuse, Jay si grand dueil et paine douloureuse, Quon me verra brief mes jours definer. A: English: A thousand regrets at deserting you and leaving behind your loving face, I feel so much sadness and such painful distress, that it seems to me my days will soon dwindle away. Q: What do the colors mean? A: Colors are assigned according to pitch, in a system I call “harmonic coloring“ (since it shows changes in harmonies). You can read more about this here: Q: I appreciate the animated graphical scores you make; how can I help? A: There are many ways you can support my work: free: watch my videos, like them, and share them with friends $$$: become a Patreon patron: (per-video/per-month) !!!!: underwrite the production of a video: Q: Could you please do a video of _______? A: Please see this: