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Freue dich des Weibes deiner Jugend
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Freue dich des Weibes deiner Jugend by Johann Hermann Schein — Lyrics
Frewe dich des Weibes deiner Jugend.
Sie ist lieblich wie eine Hinde und holdselig wie ein Rehe;
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About Freue dich des Weibes deiner Jugend
Johann Hermann Schein's sacred motet Freue dich des Weibes deiner Jugend is a rich exploration of marital love. Setting a German text drawn from the Book of Proverbs, the composer's words speak of the joy and contentment found in a youthful spouse, comparing her to a graceful hind and a lovely doe. The music is designed to reflect this tender sentiment, creating an atmosphere of deep affection and mutual delight. Schein's masterful setting, for the substantial forces of SSTTB and SSATB, allows for a full and resonant harmonic palette, imbuing the sacred text with warmth and profound emotional expression. This is a powerful work from the German Baroque tradition, ideal for a choir seeking to convey sophisticated devotional feeling.
