Glaub nicht das ich kündt sein

Jacob Regnart was a prolific composer of secular vocal music in the late 16th century. This German-language madrigal, Glaub nicht das ich kündt sein, is written for three voices (SST). The text, in four stanzas, reassures a lover that their affections are steadfast. The singer declares that they would not dare to abandon their beloved, nor has their heart been taken by another. They reaffirm their loyalty and promise that any rumors or doubts are unfounded. The music likely reflects the emotional intensity and word painting characteristic of the madrigal tradition, portraying the sincerity and unwavering commitment expressed in the text.