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De koekoek en de ezel
Staff Notation • Secular, Ballades
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De koekoek en de ezel by Ernst Wettig-Weissenborn — Lyrics
De Koekoek en de Ezel die hadden grote strijd,
wie of het mooist kon zingen in schone lentetijd.
De Koekoek sprak: "Ik kan het",
en zong op hoge toon: Koekoek, koekoek.
"Maar ik, maar ik, ik kan het beter" zei d'Ezel,
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About De koekoek en de ezel
Ernst Wettig-Weissenborn's De koekoek en de ezel is a secular ballade for SATB choir, set in the Dutch language. The text describes a playful contest between a cuckoo and a donkey, each claiming to have the most beautiful singing voice. The cuckoo proudly announces its 'koekoek, koekoek', while the donkey counters with its 'ia, ia'. This charming dialogue unfolds as they take turns singing, creating a delightful musical scene. The piece likely captures the whimsical nature of the lyrics, offering a lighthearted moment for both performers and listeners with its clear depiction of the animals' friendly rivalry.
