Die Rose stand im Tau, Op. 65, No. 1
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Die Rose stand im Tau, Op. 65, No. 1 by Robert Schumann — Lyrics
About Die Rose stand im Tau, Op. 65, No. 1
Robert Schumann's Die Rose stand im Tau, Op. 65, No. 1, is a German Lied for TTBBB voices. The text, translated as 'The rose stood in dew, it was grey pearls, when the sun shone on them, they turned into rubies,' paints a vivid picture of nature's transformation. The composer captures this imagery with delicate musical detail, creating a song that evokes both the quiet beauty of morning and the radiant warmth of the sun. This setting highlights the subtle interplay between light and moisture, turning a simple observation into a moment of poetic reflection through the rich texture of the male choir.