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Das du von meinetwegen
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Das du von meinetwegen by Jacob Regnart — Lyrics
Das du von meinetwegen
gesetzet bist in Pein,
thut mir zu Leid bewegen,
das Elend Hertze mein,
und schmertzet mich nit klein,
dasz ich nit hülff kan thun.
Doch weil in Liebes Garten,
wie du weist selber wol selber wol,
wechst nichts denn langes warten,
das man gedulden soll,
so hoff auf Gott und Glück,
bisz das sichs anderst schick.
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About Das du von meinetwegen
Jacob Regnart was a prominent composer of secular vocal music in the late Renaissance. This German-language madrigal for three voices (SAT) explores themes of suffering and consolation. The text opens with a lament for suffering endured, which deeply affects the singer. However, it moves towards the idea that in the 'garden of love,' patience and waiting are necessary. The composer uses this secular context to reflect on the bittersweet nature of experience, stating that sweetness never comes without bitterness. The piece concludes with a hopeful wish for God's blessing, anticipating that after hardship, a time of sunshine and divine favour will arrive for all.
