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Ach Lieblichs Bild
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ach Lieblichs Bild by Antonio Brunelli — Lyrics
Ach lieblichs Bild, mir sagte,
was wilt du mit der plage,
die du mir alle stund schmerzlich aufflegest,
und ein gross feur in meinem Hertzen regest?
Welchs mit gewalt thut brinnen,
Amor herzschet darinnen,
durch dein schöne gestalt, die mich gefangen,
von der ist mir die Brunst ans Hertz gegangen.
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About Ach Lieblichs Bild
This setting for two sopranos and bass offers a passionate expression of unrequited love, typical of the secular madrigal tradition. The music reflects the text's emotional intensity, with the voices weaving together to depict the pain of a heart consumed by an ardent flame. The composer captures the lament of the singer, whose beloved is unaware of the suffering caused by her beauty. The German lyrics describe a painful affliction, a burning desire ignited by the beloved's enchanting appearance, and a plea for her to alleviate this torment. Despite the fervent entreaties, the speaker faces a cold reception, leading to a sense of hopelessness as the beloved's heart remains unmoved.
