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Der traurige Jäger, Op. 75, No. 3
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAATB,SATTB · Jean-Luc Roth
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Der traurige Jäger, Op. 75, No. 3 by Robert Schumann — Lyrics
Zur ewgen Ruh’ sie sangen die schöne Müllerin,
die Sterbeglocken klangen noch übern Waldgrund hin.
Da steht ein Fels so kühle, wo keine Wand’rer gehn,
noch einmal nach der Mühle wollt’ dort der Jäger sehn.
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About Der traurige Jäger, Op. 75, No. 3
The text paints a somber scene of the miller's daughter singing herself to eternal rest, accompanied by the tolling of the death knell. A hunter, his chasing days over, visits a secluded rock for one last look at the mill. The woods rustle softly as he plays a wild melody that seems to tear his heart apart. After this, silence descends, and he is never seen again. This German Lieder, set for a large choir of SAATB,SATTB voices, explores themes of loss and mystery. The rich, multi-choir texture vividly captures the desolate atmosphere and the hunter's tragic end, offering a profound dramatic experience for both performers and listeners.
