Der wein der schmeckt mir also wol

Orlando di Lasso was one of the most influential composers of the late 16th century, celebrated for his mastery of both sacred and secular music. This German Lieder, for SATTB voices, exemplifies his secular output. The text humorously laments the singer's inability to resist wine, even though it displeases his wife and leads him to poverty, after which he is forced to drink water. Lasso captures the text's lighthearted, perhaps slightly tipsy, mood with engaging part-writing that balances individual lines within a rich harmonic texture. It is a charming example of Renaissance German part-song, offering a delightful programmatic quality for choirs looking to explore the lighter side of Lasso's extensive catalogue.