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Ach Traurigkeit
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Ach Traurigkeit by Johann Staden — Lyrics
1. Ach Traurigkeit, wie hast du mir mein Herz
genommen ein mit so viel tausend Schmerz,
kein Wunder ist, vor Angst und Weh,
dass ich urplötzlich gar vergeh.
2. Dies macht allein ein gar schöns Jungfräulein,
die nicht will sehen an den Schmerzen mein,
wiewohl die weiß, dass eben sie
Ursach ist meiner Leiden hie.
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About Ach Traurigkeit
Johann Staden's Ach Traurigkeit is a secular German part-song for four voices. It explores the profound sorrow of unrequited love, where the singer laments the pain inflicted by a beautiful maiden. The text expresses the depth of this suffering, detailing how her indifference leads to overwhelming anguish and a sense of impending doom. Despite her awareness of being the cause of his torment, she offers no solace, leaving him to perish in his agony. The piece captures the dramatic despair of the lover, who, feeling hopeless, resolves to let death claim him, yet still wishes to make her aware of her role in his suffering. This setting offers a powerful emotional outlet for an SATB choir, delving into themes of heartbreak and resignation.
