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Ik ben een krokus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ik ben een krokus by Willem Verkaik — Lyrics
Ik ben een krokus van de Saronvlakte,
U bent mooi,
Ja, als een lelietje van dalen!
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About Ik ben een krokus
Willem Verkaik's Ik ben een krokus is a sacred motet for SATB choir. The Dutch text draws upon imagery from the Song of Songs, likening the beloved to a crocus from the plain of Sharon and a lily of the valley. It speaks of beauty and the beloved's unique place among others, comparing them to a lily blooming among thorns. The composer uses this rich biblical text to create a devotional musical setting. This motet offers a thoughtful exploration of spiritual love and divine beauty through its expressive vocal writing.
