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Du mein einzig Licht
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Du mein einzig Licht by Heinrich Albert — Lyrics
Du mein einzig Licht,
die Lilj' und Ros' hat nicht,
was an Farb und Schein
dir möcht ähnlich sein,
nur daß dein stolzer Mut
der Schönheit unrecht tut.
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About Du mein einzig Licht
Heinrich Albert's Du mein einzig Licht is a captivating ATB setting of German secular verse. The music begins with a close, imitative texture that gradually opens up, reflecting the text's ardent declarations of love. The composer masterfully portrays the contrast between the beloved's unparalleled beauty and the speaker's emotional turmoil. While the beloved is likened to the finest flowers, their pride is described as unjust. The second stanza continues this theme, with heaven itself seeming pale in comparison to the beloved's presence. Yet, the speaker's journey is fraught with a
