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Freue dich des Weibes
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Freue dich des Weibes by Johann Vierdanck — Lyrics
(Original text)
Frewe dich des Weibes deiner Jugend.
Sie ist lieblich wie eine Hinde
und holdselig wie ein Rehe;
Laß dich ihre Liebe allezeit settigen
und ergetze dich allewege in ihrer Liebe.
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About Freue dich des Weibes
Johann Vierdanck's Freue dich des Weibes is a sacred motet for SATB choir. The German text, taken from the Book of Proverbs, offers a joyful celebration of a spouse's love, likening it to a gentle deer and a hind. The composer urges the listener to be continually satisfied and delighted by this love. This is a fine example of the German sacred motet tradition, offering rich harmonic language and contrapuntal interest, suitable for a dedicated choir looking to explore the repertoire of the 17th century.
