Der wein der schmecht mir also wol

This German Lieder by Ivo de Vento paints a picture of convivial indulgence, where the taste of wine is so appealing it makes the singer feel full in both summer and winter. While it might not please his wife, who suffers from his habit, he cannot avoid it. The text humorously acknowledges the inevitable consequences: whether beer or wine, drinking leads to squandering his possessions, after which he must resort to water. This SATB setting captures the spirit of the secular text with a straightforward musical approach, ideal for choirs looking for lively Renaissance part-music.