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Ich beschwere euch, ihr Töchter
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ich beschwere euch, ihr Töchter by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
Hohelied 2, 79
Ich beschwere euch, ihr Töchter Jerusalem bey den Rehen oder bey den Hinden auff dem Felde, das ihr meine Freundin nicht auffweckt noch reget, biß daß ihr selber gfellt
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About Ich beschwere euch, ihr Töchter
This sacred motet by Melchior Franck sets a passage from the Song of Songs, a text that speaks of love and longing. The composer paints a vivid picture of a lover's fervent anticipation, using the imagery of the doe or young hart to represent the beloved. The German text opens with a plea not to awaken love until it is ready, followed by the joyful declaration of the beloved's arrival and their presence, seen from a distance. Scored for SAATB voices, Ich beschwere euch, ihr Töchter offers rich harmonic possibilities. It is suitable for services or concerts during Lent, or any occasion where texts of devotion and spiritual yearning are appropriate.
