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Deutschland, Op. 88, No. 5
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Deutschland, Op. 88, No. 5 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Durch tiefe Nacht ein Brausen zieht,
und beugt die knospenden Reiser,
es klingt im Wind ein altes Lied,
das Lied vom deutschen Kaiser.
Mein Herz ist jung, mein Herz ist schwer
und kann nicht lassen vom Lauschen
es klingt, als zög’ in den Wolken ein Heer,
es klingt wie Adlers Rauschen.
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About Deutschland, Op. 88, No. 5
Felix Mendelssohn's Deutschland, Op. 88, No. 5 is a setting of a patriotic German poem. The text speaks of a deep longing for national awakening, with imagery of a powerful storm, a vast army in the clouds, and the rustling of eagles. The poet expresses a personal yearning, joined by thousands of others, waiting for a new dawn. The music is scored for SATB chorus, reflecting the collective voice of the people looking towards their emperor for a heroic awakening. This secular partsong captures the intense anticipation and fervent hope for a glorious future for Germany.
