Eine kleine Freimaurer-Cantate, KV 623
Staff Notation • Secular
8 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Eine kleine Freimaurer-Cantate, KV 623 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Lyrics
About Eine kleine Freimaurer-Cantate, KV 623
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Eine kleine Freimaurer-Cantate, KV 623, is a work for TTB male voices, sung in German. The text celebrates the dedication of a new Masonic lodge, expressing joy and brotherhood. The opening chorus calls for the proclamation of happiness through music, with hearts feeling the echo of the temple walls. The ensuing recitative speaks of consecrating the place as a sanctuary for wisdom and virtue, where the great mystery will be deciphered. It reflects on the sweet sensation of this festive day, which tightens the fraternal bond and reaffirms humanity's place among people. This cantata offers a glimpse into the composer's engagement with Masonic ideals.