Heiterkeit - KV 507

This cheerful canon by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is written for three equal voices in German. The music bubbles with the vivacity suggested by the text, which speaks of high spirits and light-heartedness bringing a happy heart and good cheer. The German words urge sorrows to flee, not to dim the bliss of the heart. Mozart's skill in weaving these simple sentiments into a contrapuntal texture is evident throughout this delightful secular work. The three voices engage in a lively dialogue, mirroring the carefree mood of the lyrics and creating a sense of unalloyed joy.