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Ich Sucht Des Nachts a 6
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSATTB · Sabine Cassola
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Ich Sucht Des Nachts a 6 by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
Ich sucht des Nachts in meinem Bette,
den meine Seele liebet.
Ich sucht ihn, aber ich fand ihn nicht.
Ich will aufstehen,
und in der Stadt umgehen
auf den Gassen und Strassen,
und suchen, den meine Seele liebet,
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About Ich Sucht Des Nachts a 6
The search for a beloved, set in the stillness of night, forms the heart of this sacred motet. The text, sung in German, moves from a restless seeking through the city streets to a moment of joyful reunion. Melchior Franck sets this devotional text for a rich SSATTB choir, creating a sonic world that reflects the intimate yet expansive nature of the search. The music likely draws on the polyphonic traditions of the era, offering a contemplative and expressive setting of the Song of Songs text.
