Auff einem gülden Wagen

This secular German madrigal paints a lively scene: Venus and Cupid arrive in a golden carriage, drawing the attention of many young people. The text describes their eager reaction, comparing it to how youngsters gather to see something new on the street. Venus, slightly annoyed by the commotion, instructs Cupid to shoot an arrow, which he does, striking a young boy. The boy cries out in pain from his wounds, but a gentle figure then appears, tends to him, and he is healed. The piece is written for SSB voices, ideal for smaller ensembles or treble choirs seeking charming Renaissance part-music.