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Erstes Liebeslied eines Mädchens
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSAA · Charles Pearson
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Erstes Liebeslied eines Mädchens by Hugo Distler — Lyrics
Was im Netze! Schau einmal
Ach, aber ich bin bange
Greif‘ ich einen süßen Aal?
Greif‘ ich eine Schlange?
Lieb‘ ist blinde Fischerin;
Sagt dem Kinde, wo greift’s hin?
Schon schnellt mir’s in Händen!
Ach Jammer! O Lust!
Mit Schmiegen und Wenden
Mir schlüpft’s in die Brust.
Es beißt sich, o Wunder!
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About Erstes Liebeslied eines Mädchens
Hugo Distler’s Erstes Liebeslied eines Mädchens offers a vivid exploration of first love, its exciting promise and its terrifying uncertainty. Sung in German by a female choir (SSAA), this secular lied captures a young girl’s anxious feelings as she experiences the potent, overwhelming emotions of burgeoning romance. The text compares love to a blind fisherwoman, casting her net without knowing what she will catch – a sweet eel or a dangerous snake. The music follows the dramatic shifts in the poem, from moments of wonder and delight to fear and a sense of being consumed. This piece is ideal for a choir seeking expressive and dramatic repertoire, suitable for concerts or themed recitals exploring the complexities of human emotion.
