Der Weiber gmüt

A lively secular madrigal for four female voices, Leonhard Lechner’s Der Weiber gmüt offers a humorous take on the perceived fickleness of women. The German text, which translates to 'A Woman’s Mind', playfully explores the idea that a woman’s true intentions are often hard to decipher, comparing them to a feather in the wind that changes direction in an instant. Lechner captures this lighthearted but slightly mischievous sentiment with energetic part-writing, making it an engaging choice for a women's choir. This piece is a fine example of Renaissance part-music, sung in the original German.