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Die Waldvögelein, Op. 88, No. 4
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Augustin Roche
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Die Waldvögelein, Op. 88, No. 4 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Kommt, lasst uns geh'n spazieren
durch den vielgrünen Wald,
die Vögel musiciren,
dass Berg und Thal erschallt.
Wohl dem, der frei kann singen wie du,
du Volk der Luft.
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About Die Waldvögelein, Op. 88, No. 4
Felix Mendelssohn's Die Waldvögelein, Op. 88, No. 4, is a delightful SATB part-song in German. This secular work captures the spirit of a walk through a verdant forest, alive with the music of birds echoing through the mountains and valleys. The text expresses a longing for the freedom and joy of nature, comparing human aspiration to the carefree flight of birds. It speaks of those who can sing with hope and live lightly, suspended in peace and comfort, far from all danger. Mendelssohn masterfully translates this imagery into music, creating a vibrant and evocative choral setting that celebrates the beauty of the natural world and the freedom found within it.
