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Abschiedslied|6 Gesänge für 4 Männerstimmen, Op. 5
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Abschiedslied|6 Gesänge für 4 Männerstimmen, Op. 5 by Franz Otto — Lyrics
Ach, wie ist's möglich dann,
daß ich dich lassen kann;
hab' dich von Herzen lieb,
das glaube mir!
Du hast die Seele mein
so ganz genommen ein,
daß ich kein' andre lieb'
als dich allein!
Blau blüht ein Blümelein,
das heißt Vergiß nicht mein;
dies Blümlein leg' ans Herz
und denke mein!
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About Abschiedslied|6 Gesänge für 4 Männerstimmen, Op. 5
Franz Otto's Abschiedslied is a poignant German partsong for TTBB choir, drawn from his Op. 5, 6 Gesänge. The text expresses deep affection and the pain of parting, with the singer lamenting that they cannot leave their beloved. The lyrics use imagery of a little blue flower, 'Forget-me-not,' to symbolize remembrance and enduring love, even in the face of loss. The longing for closeness is further conveyed through the wish to be a little bird, flying swiftly to the beloved's side, unafraid of danger, and even embracing death if it means being held by them. This secular work captures a range of intense emotions, from devoted love to the sorrow of separation.
