Es jagt ein Jäger g'schwinde
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Es jagt ein Jäger g'schwinde by Ludwig Senfl — Lyrics
About Es jagt ein Jäger g'schwinde
Ludwig Senfl's Es jagt ein Jäger g'schwinde is a secular German Lieder for SATB voices. The text paints a vivid scene of a hunter rapidly pursuing game through the woods and across a heath. The hunter's determination is clear as he vows not to give up the chase, reflecting a common theme in Renaissance secular music. The song also offers a brief, almost metaphorical, description of the quarry, noting its bright eyes and red mouth, before the chase continues through forest and over hills. Senfl masterfully captures the energy and excitement of the hunt in this lively part-song.