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Chceme my se chceme
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Chceme my se chceme by Bohuslav Martinů — Lyrics
Chceme my se chceme, ale potajemně,
neznaj se děvčico mezi ludma ke mně.
Jak se nemám znáti dyž to ludé věďá,
dyž tvé modré oči dycky po mně hleďá,
Našel sem oříšek, Našel sem oříšek mezi vinohrady,
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About Chceme my se chceme
Composed by Bohuslav Martinů, Chceme my se chceme is a secular madrigal for SSATB choir. The text, in Czech, speaks of secret love and the longing for acknowledgement. The lyrics describe a young couple whose affection is known to all, yet they are hesitant to admit their feelings publicly. The narrator finds a nut in the vineyard and asks their beloved if they truly love each other, only to be met with a continued plea for secrecy. The piece captures the playful yet poignant emotions of hidden romance, set to Martinů's characteristic vibrant musical language, making it suitable for a concert setting where expressive vocal writing is appreciated.
