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Der unfall reitt mich
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Der unfall reitt mich by Leonhard Lechner — Lyrics
Der unfall reitt mich gantz und gar
das thut dem neider gfallen
So denck ich noch zu keinem Jar
das dhund nit haben thallen:
Gleich fert als hewr
bringt noch das fewr
der gestrig tag kombt nimmer
So würd ich graw
ehe zeit meine tag
solt ich michs lan bekümmern.
2.
Kein glück bey mir nit wonend ist
Es thut mir seiten kommen
Unglück fürwar zu aller frist
Ist gwönlich bey den frommen:
Schlecht wie ich bin
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About Der unfall reitt mich
Leonhard Lechner's German secular madrigal Der unfall reitt mich paints a somber picture of misfortune. The text laments the arrival of misfortune, which seems to please envious onlookers, and the futility of worrying about the past or future. The composer captures this sense of despondency, depicting a world where luck is absent and wealth reigns supreme. The women's voices (SSA) can convey the poignant blend of sadness and resignation in the lyrics. However, the piece concludes with a glimmer of hope, as the text suggests that misfortune can be overturned and joy can follow sorrow, especially with the start of a new year promising better fortune. This contrast between despair and nascent optimism offers a compelling narrative for a choir.
