An die Natur, D 372

Franz Schubert’s An die Natur, D 372, is a song from the German Lied tradition. The voice part unfolds over a simple piano accompaniment. The words express a profound longing to be guided by nature, likening the singer to a child held by its mother. The text evokes a sense of peaceful repose and deep connection, as the singer finds solace and breath in the 'sweet heavenly delight' of nature’s embrace. The composer captures the tender intimacy of the poem, creating a moment of heartfelt devotion to the natural world.