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Cantores amant humores
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Cantores amant humores by Heinrich August Marschner — Lyrics
1. Ein Sänger bin ich von Natur,
da kann ich nichts davor,
recht fröhlich fühle ich mich nur,
wenn's geht im hellen Chor.
Und wenn die Kehlen trocken sind,
so trinkt ein Gläschen man geschwind,
denn niemals will ich es verhehlen,
am Weine darf es mir nicht fehlen.
Cantores amant humores.
2. Von Bergen schallet der Gesang,
auf Bergen wächst der Wein,
da habt ihr den Zusammenhang,
es muss ja wohl so sein.
Auch reimt sich: „hört, wie schön er singt“
gar trefflich „seht, wie gut er trinkt;“
aus allen diesen könnt ihr sehen
und werdet endlich doch verstehen:
Cantores amant humores.
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About Cantores amant humores
Heinrich August Marschner's Cantores amant humores is a TTBB setting of a German text. This secular part-song is ideal for male-voice choirs seeking robust, celebratory repertoire. The lyrics, as suggested by the title, praise the power of song and the enjoyment of good company, particularly wine. The singer proclaims a natural inclination for joyful singing in a bright choir and admits to a fondness for a glass or two, asserting that wine is essential for his creative spirit. He draws a connection between the resonance of mountain songs and the cultivation of wine, humorously linking the two. The composer’s setting would capture the convivial and spirited nature of the text, making it a perfect choice for informal gatherings or concerts where a touch of boisterous humour is welcome.
