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Ach schönes bild
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ach schönes bild by Leonhard Lechner — Lyrics
Ach scönes bild,
wolt ir euch nicht versünden
so last mein klag
nit für ein lufft verschwinden
sondern vil mehr
euch gegn mir gnedig finden.
Mein schreyen macht
das ich nicht mehr kan schlinden
mein mund ist dürz
als wie ein harte rinden
mein lefftzen auch
vor grosser hitz auffschrinden.
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About Ach schönes bild
This German secular madrigal by Leonhard Lechner is set for four voices (ATTB). It is suitable for an ensemble looking to explore the rich tradition of Renaissance part-music. The text expresses a lament of unrequited love, with the singer pleading to their beloved to quench the flames of passion that are consuming them. The composer skillfully depicts the singer's suffering, using vivid imagery of dryness, burning, and blindness, ultimately imploring the beloved for relief from this intense emotional distress. This piece would be an excellent choice for a concert programme, offering a poignant and dramatic exploration of love's ardour.
