Ich hört ein Fräulein klagen
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ich hört ein Fräulein klagen by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
About Ich hört ein Fräulein klagen
Melchior Franck's Ich hört ein Fräulein klagen is a four-part secular German madrigal. The text expresses the sorrow of a young woman lamenting her love for a gentle youth, whom she fears may be too far away. Her heart aches for him, and she confides her distress to her beloved. The song evokes a pastoral scene where a watchman's horn signals the dawn, urging the maiden to awaken her companion and be wary of any danger. The maiden worries about how to wake her love without startling him, for he is dear to her heart, no matter where he may be.