We are about 3+ weeks out from Valentines Day and all things dealing with the heart here is just a little snippet that you can repackage to your "intended" to demonstrate knowledge of the romantic. Our shelves have more practical gifts as well (hint).The music dates from about 1400 in the Rheims (France) and written by a fellow named Baude Fresnel who used the nom de plume "Cordier" (of the heart - Cor). Of course the manuscript decorated a perfume bottle (Chantilly) and someone may be impressed that the music was bound into the collection of French songs called "The Chantilly Codex" this one added last to the volume.
It was up to the performer to put the text in exactly (it is in the form of a "rondeau(x)" - not a round but a poetic form - usually 8 lines - more than you want to know) and knowing that helps you figure things out. Otherwise it is just interesting to look at
So in this prelude to Valentines Day you just might start looking toward the object of your affection and show him/her the picture of the manuscript and say "Beautiful Good Wise" (belle bonne sage)...you might score a point or two...otherwise go to the perfume store.....or better yet, Greenport Wines and Spirits --- a shameless plug if there ever was one.
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