Poulenc used a very old French folk song Morgoton, and set it for four-voice choir, in 1945. The original song would have dated back to at least the 16th century, and certainly would have then been played on hurdy gurdy as it was sung. So I use hurdy gurdy, alto recorder, and a dobro. The mens tenor and bass parts mostly sing in unison, and where they split the dobro can easily cover both parts. I did record an 18th century version, but still working on the mix, and though Poulenc uses a very extended more modern version of the text, here is a summation of the 1711 text that I like and use: Margoton was carrying her cruchon (stone-wear jug) to the deep well to get some water, and fell in. Three handsome young men were passing by, and called down What will you give us, if we get you out? Oh, I have some silver coins (Teston, 16th century coins!) in my pocket called up Margoton. Oh, that is not what we want, my Beauty, from you! called back the men. They get her out on the grass above, and she sings them this song three times! In the video, the recorder is in the cruchon!
Posted on: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 07:58:24 +0000
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