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Ach Jungfrau zart und mild
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ach Jungfrau zart und mild by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
Ach, Jungfrau zart und mild,
erzeich dich nicht so mild,
komm, neich dich zu mir here,
bessers ich nicht begehre,
als dein schneeweissen leib,
ach, lieb, ich bitt dich, bleib,
lasz mir zu diser stunde
küssen dein roten Munde:
Gib willen drein,
du kanst allein,
auffstehen all mein schmertz und pein.
Lieber, was fleuchst du mich,
ich glaub du förchtest dich,
so dich mein folst beladen,
es möcht dir bringen schaden,
ach nein es schade dir nicht,
inn ihr'n gsicht mein bitt,
ach hilff meinem verlangen,
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About Ach Jungfrau zart und mild
Melchior Franck's Ach Jungfrau zart und mild is a secular German madrigal for two sopranos and bass. The text expresses an ardent plea from a lover to the Virgin Mary, asking her not to shy away but to approach, stating that nothing more could be desired than her pure form. The lover begs her to stay and kiss his lips, asserting that only she can alleviate his pain. He reassures her that his pursuit will not harm her, and implores her to help his desire and surrender to him. The piece culminates in the hope that she will eventually yield to his embrace, bringing an end to his suffering.
