Das Herz tut mir aufspringen

With music that leaps and rejoices, Hans Leo Hassler’s Das Herz tut mir aufspringen captures the effervescent joy of a lover’s anticipation. The German text speaks of a heart springing open and a mouth singing with delight at the prospect of being with a cherished beloved. Hassler, a master of the madrigal, sets this secular text for SATB choir with a vibrant energy. The music flows with expressive word painting, mirroring the text’s theme of ecstatic affection and playful interaction. This is a spirited setting that vividly portrays the delight of being in the company of one held dear, a quintessential example of Renaissance part-music.