Description
Discover the fascinating world of the minstrel Von Obernburg with “Ich will wol von wibes gvete”. This work presents seven medieval songs, artfully set to new music by Frank S. Wunderlich, and gives you access to an era in which poetry and music merged in a unique way. Enjoy the deep emotionality and artful structure of these historical compositions, which take you straight to the heart of medieval minnesong.
“Ich will wol von wibes gvete”: Introduction to the Minnesang
Minnesang is an integral part of the popular image of the Middle Ages. The monophonic art of minnesong occupies a prominent position in the music of the time and has largely only survived as read poetry.
The fascination of historical music
Minnesang has largely only survived in the form of readable poetry, especially in the large collective manuscripts, such as the Great Heidelberg Song Manuscript, the Codex Manesse, compiled in Zurich in the first half of the 14th century.
Mysticism and anonymity of the Von Obernburg
Hardly anything is known about the biographical details of most of the minstrels. Von Obernbvrg shares this fate with many of his fellow poets. His small work, which comprises a total of 20 verses spread over seven songs, has only survived in the large Heidelberg song manuscript, the Codex Manesse.
The origins of an unknown minstrel
It is uncertain where the minstrel came from. There are several assumptions about its origin. The town of Obernburg on the Bavarian Lower Main, south of Aschaffenburg, would be conceivable, as would Obernburg in Gudensberg in northern Hesse. Another possibility is to place him among the Swiss minnesingers and link him to the village of Oberburg in the canton of Bern.
The musical realization of the Minnelieder
The melodies (wise) in “Ich will wol von wibes gvete” are all written in the so-called church modes common in the Middle Ages. For appropriate instrumental accompaniment, the settings are accompanied by harmony markings to help with careful harmonization.
Authentic text reproduction and musical notation
The texts (wort) are taken from: Die große Heidelberger Liederhandschrift in getreuen Textabdruck, ed. by Friedrich Pfaff, 2nd ed. and erg. ed. ed. by Hellmut Salowsky, Heidelberg 1995. With regard to some corrections to the text, I follow the text edition published by Carl von Kraus: Deutsche Liederdichter des 13. Jahrhunderts.
Immerse yourself in the world of historical music
With “Ich will wol von wibes gvete” you not only acquire a piece of music history, but also a well-founded work that impresses with its meticulous research and detailed reproduction. This product invites you to explore and experience the deep cultural roots and artistic diversity of Minnesang.
