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Der Gutzgauch auf dem Zaune saß
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSSATB · Andreas Stenberg
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Der Gutzgauch auf dem Zaune saß by Lorenz Lemlin — Lyrics
1. Der Gutzgauch auf dem Zaune saß,
es regnet sehr, und er ward nass.
2. Darnach da kam der Sonnenschein,
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About Der Gutzgauch auf dem Zaune saß
Lorenz Lemlin's Der Gutzgauch auf dem Zaune saß is a delightful secular part-song from the German Renaissance. Scored for SSSATB, it captures a charming narrative through its polyphonic texture. The text describes a cuckoo sitting on a fence, getting wet in the rain. As the sun emerges, the cuckoo, now dry and cheerful, shakes its feathers and flies off over the lake. Lemlin's setting vividly portrays this simple, idyllic scene, making it a fitting choice for choirs looking to explore the lighter side of Renaissance secular vocal music. The intricate interplay between the seven voices offers a rich sonic experience.
