Mijn verlustiging

A lyrical meditation emerges from the bustling streets of 1680s Amsterdam, where a passionate poet addresses a beloved lady with a blend of Dutch, French, and classical allusions. The opening invites the listener into a world of courtly love, urging the muse to hear his verses as a sacred offering. With echoes of Ronsard, Catullus and Tibullus, the speaker weaves together reverent admiration and playful wit, setting the tone for a heartfelt exploration of desire.

The work unfolds as a series of intimate reflections on the heart’s fire, the purity of affection and the transformative power of poetry. Rich, ornate language paints vivid images of burning sighs, glowing tears and the gentle sway of a lute, while philosophical musings question how love refines the mind and spirit. Listeners will be drawn into the poet’s earnest quest to capture the ineffable, feeling the pulse of early‑modern passion resonate through each carefully crafted line.