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End hat der Streit
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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End hat der Streit by Jacob Regnart — Lyrics
End hat der Streit,
der Thorheit ist genug,
es ist wol Zeit,
dasz ich würd einmal klag;
dann Liebes Spil
bederf gar vil;
musz nerrisch sein, der es anfahen will.
Durch Lieb hat sich
verderbt manch junger Mann,
darumb frag mich,
wer des bericht will han,
denn Lieb verblendt,
das bis zum End
der Mensch sein Schad noch nutzen nit erkendt.
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About End hat der Streit
Jacob Regnart's End hat der Streit is a secular German madrigal for three voices (soprano, soprano, tenor). The music opens with a direct and forthright declaration that the argument is over, setting a tone of earnest advice. The text, presented in three-part polyphony, explores the folly and dangers of love. The composer vividly portrays the singer's plea for attention, warning that love blinds young men to their own ruin. It offers a stark caution, advising listeners to learn from the misfortunes of others rather than fall prey to passion themselves. The piece concludes with a final, emphatic admonition to young men, urging them to exercise caution and learn wisdom from another's painful experience.
