Entlaubet ist der Walde

Ivo de Vento's Entlaubet ist der Walde is a secular German Lied from the Renaissance. Scored for SAB choir, it reflects the expressive style of the period's part-song tradition. The text speaks of a winter landscape as a metaphor for the singer's sorrow. The absence of leaves mirrors the pain of separation from a loved one, which the singer laments is making them grow old prematurely. This separation causes secret suffering and a heavy heart, powerfully conveying the universal theme of unrequited or lost love. The directness of the German lyrics and the clear SAB voicing make it an accessible and poignant choice for choirs seeking to explore the rich heritage of early German secular music.