Es stehet geschrieben

Conrad Hagius's Es stehet geschrieben is a charming example of secular German part-music from the madrigal tradition. The composer crafts an engaging texture for three voices (SAT), where the melodic lines weave around each other with nimble grace. The music vividly illustrates the text’s witty sentiment: that six or seven people should not wait around for a fool, but rather eat and forget him. This lively interplay between the voices and the humorous message makes it an entertaining and characterful addition to any consort’s repertoire.