Dort oben auf dem Berge

This German secular madrigal by Ludwig Senfl is set for four-part choir (SATB). The text speaks of a high house on a mountain where three young ladies emerge each morning. The first is the singer's sister, the second is his beloved, and the third, who has no name, is destined to be his own. The repeated, somewhat playful interjection 'dölpel' adds a charming, lighthearted character to the song, suggesting a lively and perhaps slightly teasing affection. It is ideal for occasions when a choir might present engaging Renaissance part-music with a narrative, drawing the listener into a domestic scene with a touch of romantic yearning.