Composed by Heinrich Isaac (c. 1450-1517) for Emperor Maximilian I, this iconic Renaissance song expresses sorrowful farewell to Innsbruck. Its melody was later adapted for the Protestant hymn "O Welt, ich muss dich lassen" and influenced works by J.S. Bach. As court composer to the Holy Roman Empire, Isaac helped bridge Flemish and German musical traditions.
Composed during Isaac's service at Emperor Maximilian I's court, this iconic Renaissance lied expresses sorrow over leaving Innsbruck. Its melody was later adapted for the Lutheran chorale "O Welt, ich muss dich lassen" and influenced J.S. Bach's harmonizations.
