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Beglückte Niedrigkeit
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Beglückte Niedrigkeit by Georg Philipp Telemann — Lyrics
Hebt mich kein geneigter wind,
lernt mein glücke niemals fliegen,
desto sichrer bleib' ich liegen;
denn, da ich niedrig bin,
so stoss' ich nirgend an.
Wer in der that schon liegt,
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About Beglückte Niedrigkeit
Georg Philipp Telemann was a prolific composer of the Baroque era, known for his wide range of styles and genres. This solo lied, Beglückte Niedrigkeit (Blessed Humility), is a secular German song from this period. The text explores the contentment found in humility, using imagery of not being blown about by the wind and finding security in staying low, thus avoiding the fear of falling. It suggests that those who are already grounded are less susceptible to the unpredictable turns of fortune, contrasting this with the precariousness of those who must rise only to fall. The song's intimate solo setting allows for a direct and personal expression of these philosophical ideas.
