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Ich ritt einmal zu Braunschweig aus
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ich ritt einmal zu Braunschweig aus by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
Ich ritt einmal zu Braunschweig aus,
da sah ein brauns Mägdl zum Fenster raus
mit ihren Äuglein klare.
Ein solchs brauns Mägdlein muß ich han,
es kost mich, was es wolle.
Sie sah mich üb'r ein Achsel an,
sie sprach: Du bist g'wiß kein Edelmann,
du bist nicht meinesgleichen.
Ein' Edelmann, den muß ich han,
ein' hübschen und ein' reichen.
Brauns Mägdlein, laß mich unverschmächt,
ich bin meins Guts zwar ein armer Knecht,
gleichwohl noch deinesgleichen.
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About Ich ritt einmal zu Braunschweig aus
This German secular piece, Ich ritt einmal zu Braunschweig aus, is a delightful addition for any choir seeking to explore the madrigal tradition. Composed by Melchior Franck for SSAT voices, it presents a lighthearted narrative of a suitor encountering a discerning young woman. The text, sung in the original German, tells of a chance meeting where the woman initially dismisses the suitor, deeming him not of her station. However, he pleads his case, suggesting that wealth can change and that he, despite his humble beginnings, is worthy of her affection. The poem concludes with her agreement to meet him in a rose garden, indicating a charming resolution to their playful exchange. Its intimate voicing and engaging story make it ideal for smaller ensembles and concerts focusing on Renaissance and early Baroque secular music.
