Es gieng guot Tröscher

Ludwig Senfl was a key figure in the development of German polyphony in the early 16th century. This setting of Es gieng guot Tröscher, for four voices (ATTB), is a secular Lieder, characteristic of the period. The German text tells a vivid, earthy story of a thresher at work, encountering a young maiden. He finds her ready and willing, and the music reflects the playful, slightly risqué narrative with an engaging vocal interplay. The piece offers an excellent opportunity for choirs to explore the robust and charming vocal writing of the late Renaissance, bringing to life a delightful example of German secular part-song.