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Alleyn dein gestalt
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Alleyn dein gestalt by Heinrich Finck — Lyrics
Alleyn dein gestalt
und auffenthalt
mich frolich macht
das mein hertz lacht
so ist die schön
mein Magdalen
umbfangen hab
kein andre gab
thû wûnschen mir
dann sein bey dir
heimlich ein stundt
aus hertzen gier
Den danck nim an/
noch bitt ich schon/
auff guet gelaub/
mich nit beraub/
dein lieb und gunst/
nit sey umsunst/
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About Alleyn dein gestalt
Heinrich Finck's Lieder Alleyn dein gestalt is a four-part German secular song. The music opens with a gentle, flowing melody in the top voice, soon joined by the others in homophonic texture. The SATB setting creates rich harmonies that support the lyrical German text. The composer explores the composer's devotion to his beloved, Magdalen, expressing a heartfelt desire to be with her. The text speaks of joy and steadfast loyalty, rejecting the world in favour of her love. Finck's setting captures the warmth and sincerity of these affections, making it a charming example of Renaissance part-song.
