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Das Geläut zu Speyer
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Das Geläut zu Speyer by Ludwig Senfl — Lyrics
[Primus discantus]
Nun kumbt hierher all
und helft mir einmal,
in diesem Saal,
wem’s Läuten g’fall’
und siecht an bald,
treibt wenig G’schall,
Gling, glang…
Nit irret mich,
sunst hör’ auf ich.
Flux fu der dich.
Gling, glang…
Ich mag nicht läuten lang.
Gling, glang…
Bitt’ ich mir sag’,
was ist für Tag,
daß man so läut’.
Gling, glang…
Solch’s G’läut macht mich betör’n,
ich mag mich selbst nit hörn.
Schau’ eben auf,
zeuch gleich mit auf.
Gling, glang…
Nun läut’ zam
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About Das Geläut zu Speyer
Ludwig Senfl was a highly regarded composer of the German Renaissance, known for his mastery of vocal polyphony. Das Geläut zu Speyer, a secular German work, exemplifies the sophisticated part-music of the era. Scored for a large choir of SSATTB, SSTTTB, it presents a vivid sonic picture of bells ringing, inviting the listener to share in the experience. The text describes the sound of the bells, questioning their purpose and origin, and eventually inviting all to join in the ringing, hinting at a communal gathering or a religious service. The piece’s intricate vocal writing and descriptive text make it a compelling choice for choirs seeking to explore the rich tradition of Renaissance secular vocal music.
