Bénédiction, for piano and soprano voice

Sixth piece in the Grand Bal set. Bénédiction tells the story of young Jen, the story’s protagonist, who is chosen by a divine force, Király, to act as the people’s spokesperson and saviour in the face of the destructive prophecy originally pronounced upon them.

Lyrics translation :

Little girl, little girl,

You, nibbling child,

Sleep beneath the salt-white moon.

Listen! Listen, bend your ear.

Little sister, little flower,

You, daisy talisman,

Fear no more the clay nor the sky.

Listen! Listen to your calling.

Your heart shall turn to nacre

In the hollow of ink-dark wood.

Do not fear me!

Millions, hundreds and thousands,

Nations and cities,

Every gaze, every tongue,

Every family, every kin :

All, enemies in peril.

Little one! You, little one! Little Jen!

Rise, rise and set them free!

Many will follow, many will hope;

They will not fear the arrow that flies by day

Nor the pestilence that walks in darkness

Listen…

The King of Király will speak to you,

The voice of Király will guide you.

Little one… little one…