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Die Lorelei
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Die Lorelei by Anonymous — Lyrics
1.
Ich weiß nicht, was soll es bedeuten,
Dass ich so traurig bin?
Ein Märchen aus alten Zeiten,
Das kommt mir nicht aus dem Sinn.
Die Luft ist kühl und es dunkelt,
Und ruhig fließt der Rhein;
Der Gipfel des Berges funkelt
Im Abendsonnenschein.
2.
Die schönste Jungfrau sitzet
Dort oben wunderbar,
Ihr gold'nes Geschmeide blitzet,
Sie kämmt ihr goldenes Haar.
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About Die Lorelei
This setting of Heinrich Heine's famous poem captures the haunting legend of the Lorelei, a siren on the Rhine whose song lures sailors to their doom. The text evokes a romantic, melancholic atmosphere, perfectly suited for a concert programme seeking to explore folk tales and German Romanticism. The anonymous composer has crafted a powerful SATB setting that reflects the dramatic narrative. The music builds from the opening description of the darkening landscape and the river to the climactic account of the Lorelei's irresistible song and its tragic consequences. This is a stirring piece for unaccompanied mixed choir, ideal for occasions where a sense of mystery and dramatic storytelling is desired.
