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Es hiedri hut gut
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Tulipo Petressian
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Es hiedri hut gut by Matthias Greitter — Lyrics
Es hiedri hut gut Schedri Schäffer, Valdridum, Schaldridum Holz,
Er hiedri, hiedri, hiedri hut der Lämmer,
Valdridum, Schaldridum, vor dem Valdridum, Schaldridum, vor dem Schaldridum Holz.
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About Es hiedri hut gut
This German secular four-part song paints a vivid scene of a shepherd encountering a maiden by the roadside. The text, with its evocative repetition and interjections, seems to suggest a narrative, perhaps a folk tale or a pastoral encounter. Matthias Greitter’s setting for SATB voices captures the spirit of Renaissance part-music, offering a chance for choirs to explore a different facet of the genre. The music would have been intended for enjoyment and perhaps social gatherings, reflecting the common practice of secular vocal music in the period.
