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Kurtzweil ich hab
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Kurtzweil ich hab by Heinrich Finck — Lyrics
Kurtzweil ich hab
und süsse lab
allzeit so ich
gadanck an dich
Den ursprung deyn
zart jungkfraw reyn
er freud mein herz
so ich dich sich
das du gar schen
der eeren kron
der eeren kron gezieret
bist glück dir er frisset das leben dein
im newen jar glück mir erschein
Darzu hoch preis
mit sunderm fleiß
dein adeliche schön geperd.
In eeren reich
main ich dein gleich
mit thun und lon
nit leb auff erd
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About Kurtzweil ich hab
Heinrich Finck's Kurtzweil ich hab is a German Lieder for SATB voices. The text expresses the singer's joy and longing, finding comfort and delight in thoughts of a pure maiden. He praises her beauty and noble bearing, considering her the crown of honour, and wishes for his own happiness to appear in the new year, mirroring hers. The song speaks of protecting her honour against falsehood and cherishing her above all else. This secular Renaissance part-song offers a heartfelt and intimate reflection on love and admiration, set in Finck's characteristic style.
