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Das Dörfchen, Op. 11, No. 1
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Das Dörfchen, Op. 11, No. 1 by Franz Schubert — Lyrics
Ich rühme mir
mein Dörfchen hier;
denn schön're Auen,
als ringsumher
die Blicke schauen,
blüh'n nirgends mehr.
Dort Ährenfelder
und Wiesengrün,
dem blaue Wälder
die Grenze zieh'n,
an jener Höhe
die Schäferei,
und in der Nähe
mein Sorgenfrei!
So nenn' ich meine
geliebte, kleine
Einsiedelei,
worin ich lebe,
zur Lust erweckt,
die ein Gewebe
von Ulm' und Rebe
grün überdeckt.
Dort kränzen Schlehen
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About Das Dörfchen, Op. 11, No. 1
Franz Schubert's TTBB setting of Das Dörfchen captures a deep affection for a cherished village and its idyllic surroundings. The text paints a vivid pastoral scene, describing blooming meadows, golden fields, and verdant pastures bordered by blue forests. It evokes the peace found in the countryside, mentioning a shepherd's hut on a distant hill and the composer's own 'carefree' retreat. The poem continues to detail the natural beauty, from hawthorn-adorned ravines to poplars swaying in the breeze, and a clear stream flowing gently over silver pebbles. This German part-song celebrates the simple joys and tranquil beauty of rural life, offering a charming musical portrait of a beloved, secluded haven.
