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Coronach
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Coronach by Franz Schubert — Lyrics
Er ist uns geschieden vom Berg und vom Walde
Wie versiegte Quelle, als Not uns bedrängte.
Die Quelle wird fliessen, genährt von dem Regen,
Uns scheint nie mehr Freude, dem Duncan kein Morgen.
Die Hand des Schnitters nimmt reife Ähren,
Unser Trauergesang klagt blühende Jugend.
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About Coronach
Schubert’s Coronach is a poignant setting for three-part women’s voices (SSA) of a German text expressing profound grief. The words lament the loss of a cherished individual, comparing them to a dried-up spring and a cut-down flower, emphasizing the finality of death and the sorrow it brings. The music vividly captures the imagery of the text, portraying a mournful lament for blossoming youth lost too soon. This secular partsong, characteristic of the Romantic era's focus on emotional expression, offers a moving exploration of loss and remembrance, making it a powerful choice for choirs seeking to convey deep emotional resonance through vocal harmony.
