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Frühlingsahnung, Op. 48, No. 1
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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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.
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Frühlingsahnung, Op. 48, No. 1 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
O sanfter, süsser Hauch!
Schon weckest du wieder
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About Frühlingsahnung, Op. 48, No. 1
Felix Mendelssohn's Frühlingsahnung, Op. 48, No. 1, is a delightful example of secular German part-song writing. Scored for SATB choir, the piece captures the gentle awakening of spring. The text speaks of a soft, sweet breath that revives the songs of spring and foretells the blooming of violets. Mendelssohn's setting beautifully reflects this sense of anticipation and the blossoming beauty of the season. It is a charming addition to the repertoire of any choir seeking evocative, expressive German part-songs from the Romantic era, offering a lyrical and picturesque musical interpretation of nature's renewal.
