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Herzu ihr gspielen all
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Herzu ihr gspielen all by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
Herzu ihr gspielen all,
zu disem Zanck und mir nach singt,
mit freuden reichen schall,
als ich noch ward,
ein mädlein zart
lehrt mich die Mutter mein,
ich solt nicht müssig sein
und wo man tancket, hupfft und springt,
mich mischen auch darein.
Solcher lehr folget ich,
und hett solch groszgefallen dran,
dasz sonts nichts freuet mich,
mein gmüth und Hertz,
nach schimpff und schertz,
nach freud und kurtzweil gut,
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About Herzu ihr gspielen all
This lively German secular song by Melchior Franck is perfect for a celebratory occasion. The text, sung by two sopranos and a bass, speaks of a mother's early instruction to her child: to join in singing, dancing, and merriment. The singer fondly recalls this lesson, embracing the joy and jest that life offers. He expresses his delight in playful activities and good company, finding happiness in honourable celebration. The music would have been sung in the spirit of Renaissance part-music, encouraging all to join in with cheerful voices and to celebrate life's pleasures with gusto.
