Holla, gut Gsell

This vivacious German secular madrigal for SSATB voices opens with a convivial invitation to drink, setting a scene of lighthearted revelry. The text describes a seemingly difficult situation, a 'Casus', which is then resolved through the consumption of ale from a small glass. The repeated refrain 'Rundadinella' and the energetic 'Rüttele, schüttele, trink hinein' ('Shake it, rattle it, drink it down') emphasize the playful and boisterous nature of the piece. Even as the narrator admits the ale might make their head weak, the camaraderie prevails, with a call for friends to join in emptying the glass. It's a delightful example of Renaissance part-music, capturing a moment of shared enjoyment and good fellowship.