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Gleich wie ein küler Schatt
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Gleich wie ein küler Schatt by Orazio Vecchi — Lyrics
Gleich wie ein küler Schatt dasz Hertz erquicket,
wenn es der Sonnen hitz bald hat ersticket,
aber zu seiner krafft thut wider kommen,
wenn es den schatten hat an sich genommen.
Also, wenn mich neur äuglein warm bescheinen,
werd ich erbitzt, und thu nicht anders meinen,
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About Gleich wie ein küler Schatt
A secular German madrigal for two sopranos and bass, Orazio Vecchi's Gleich wie ein küler Schatt compares the relief from harsh sun to the comfort of a loved one's gaze. The text describes how the singer's heart, burning with the 'sun' of new eyes, is revived by a cool shadow. It suggests that without this shade, the singer will languish, finding no relief from love's overwhelming heat. This intimate text, exploring the dual nature of love's intensity and the solace found in a beloved's presence, would suit occasions where a more personal and expressive vocal sound is desired.
