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Kein schwerer pein/ Mag hertz lieb nit verhalten dir
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Kein schwerer pein/ Mag hertz lieb nit verhalten dir by Ivo de Vento — Lyrics
Kein schwerer pein auff erd mag seyn,
dann der sein lieb muß meiden/
wer das versucht hat wenig rhu/
und tregt das heimlich leiden/
bey tag und nacht ist das mein klag/
die sach kan ich nit wenden/
wär müglich das/
du weist wol was/
wolts leben bey dir enden.
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About Kein schwerer pein/ Mag hertz lieb nit verhalten dir
The words of this SSATB Lieder express the deep pain of enforced separation from a loved one, a suffering that brings no rest day or night. The lover feels trapped by this situation, their only wish to end their life with their beloved. The second stanza declares an unwavering devotion, a heart pledged in true love and loyalty, willing to share in both joy and sorrow. The singer commends their heart to their beloved, pleading not to be made to suffer further. Ivo de Vento's setting captures this heartfelt lament and pledge of fidelity. This secular German part-song would make a powerful addition to a Renaissance programme.
