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Die arge Welt
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Die arge Welt by Jacob Regnart — Lyrics
Die arge Welt
hat sich gestelt,
wer nit hat Gelt,
nie mand gefellt.
O weh, der argen Welt.
Die beste Kunst
ist all Umbsunst,
behelt kein Gunst,
Gelt, Macht die Brunst.
O Schad der guten Kunst.
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About Die arge Welt
Jacob Regnart's secular German madrigal Die arge Welt is a vocal work for a three-part choir (SAT). The text laments the state of the world, suggesting that wealth, rather than virtue or skill, brings favour and honour. The composer vividly sets the forthright text, capturing the cynical observations with both wit and a touch of melancholy. This piece would be an excellent choice for a choir looking for expressive Renaissance part-music with a pointed, memorable message. Regnart's characteristic clarity of line and harmonic directness make this madrigal both accessible for study and rewarding for performance.
