Ghequetst Ben Ic Van Binnen

Ludovicus Episcopius was a composer active in the Low Countries during the 16th century. This secular Lied, Ghequetst Ben Ic Van Binnen, is set for SSAATTBB voices. The Dutch text speaks of a heart deeply wounded by love, a constant ache that brings no rest by day or night, with the beloved remaining solely in the singer's thoughts. The polyphony reflects the passionate and deeply felt sentiment of the text, creating a rich and complex sound world for this expressive exploration of unrequited or overwhelming affection.