O tempora, O verba (Krysztof Daletski)
Music files
- Editor: Christoph Dalitz (submitted 2016-10-09). Score information: A4, 1 page, 436 kB Copyright: CC BY SA
- Edition notes: Facsimile of composer manuscript with figured bass line. The manuscript follows baroque conventions. Listen to the YouTube video listed below for details about a possible realization.
General Information
Title: O tempora, O verba
Composer: Krysztof Daletski
Lyricist: Krysztof Daletski
Number of voices: 1v Voicings: T and S
Genre: Secular, Lament
Language: German
Instruments: Basso continuo
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Description: A recitativo in the style of Bach or Telemann. The text is a synthesis of two contradictional proverbs:
- "We learn from history that we do not learn from history."
- "History does not repeat itself."
External websites: Recording on YouTube (sung and accompanied by the composer)
Original text and translations
German text Der Abbau von Rechten ist nötig, |
English translation Reduction of rights is necessary, |