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Ach, Liebste lass uns eilen
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Edition · Christoph Dalitz
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Ach, Liebste lass uns eilen by Christoph Dalitz — Lyrics
Ach Liebste, lass uns eilen / Wir haben Zeit:
Es schadet das Verweilen / Uns beiderseit.
Der edlen Schönheit Gaben / Fliehn Fuß für Fuß,
Daß alles, was wir haben / Verschwinden muss.
Der Wangen Zier verbleichet / Das Haar wird greis.
Der Äuglein Feuer weichet / Die Brunst wird Eis.
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About Ach, Liebste lass uns eilen
A delightful secular madrigal for mixed voices, Ach, Liebste lass uns eilen is a secular German part-song from the Renaissance. The text implores the beloved to hurry and enjoy youth's pleasures, as beauty and vitality fade with time. The composer urges haste, as 'all that we have must disappear.' The lyrics move from the fleeting nature of beauty and youth to a plea to seize the moment and find love before it is too late. This four-part setting captures the urgent, yet elegant, spirit of the text, making it a charming selection for a choir seeking to explore the rich tradition of German Renaissance secular music.
