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Lieb und Unfall
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Lieb und Unfall by Jacob Regnart — Lyrics
Lieb und Unfall habn unterwunden sich,
durch ire List gantz zu verderben mich;
das hat das Glück fürkommen gwaltiglich.
Lieb hat mein Hertz entzündt gen einer Meid.
Wie mirs ergieng, weisz jeder leicht bescheid;
denn ich bald kam in groszes Hertenleid.
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About Lieb und Unfall
This three-voice German madrigal opens with a vivid portrayal of love and misfortune conspiring to ruin the singer. The music captures the dramatic tension of the text, with imitative entries and striking harmonic shifts. The composer skillfully depicts the contrasting emotions of ardent love, ensuing heartache, and finally, a sense of relief brought by good fortune. Regnart’s secular part-music from the Renaissance is characterised by its expressive melodies and clear text setting. Lieb und Unfall offers a compelling dramatic narrative within a concise musical structure, showcasing the composer’s mastery of vocal writing and affective expression.
