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Ach hertes Herz
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ach hertes Herz by Jacob Regnart — Lyrics
Ach hertes Hertz, lasz dich doch eins erweichen,
lasz mich zu deiner Huld endlich gereichen,
lasz mich zuchen!
Wen solt doch nicht erbarmen,
dasz ichs musz alls erarmen!
Ach starker Fels, lasz dich doch eins bewegen,
thu dein gewohnte hert eins vor dir legen!
thu dein gegen,
Wen solt doch nicht erbarmen,
dasz ichs musz alls erarmen!
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About Ach hertes Herz
Jacob Regnart's secular German madrigal Ach hertes Herz for two sopranos and tenor offers a passionate plea for mercy. The text, a series of direct addresses to a "hard heart," "strong rock," and "impenetrable fortress," implores the beloved to soften their stance and show compassion. The narrator expresses deep suffering, asking who could remain unmoved by their plight and lamenting the potential consequence of being abandoned. The final verse specifically addresses a maiden, warning that if she causes the narrator's death, she will forfeit her own young life. Regnart's setting likely reflects the emotional intensity of the text through its musical phrasing and harmonic language, making it a compelling choice for a skilled vocal ensemble.
