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Heimliche Liebe
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Heimliche Liebe by Konrad Max Kunz — Lyrics
Kein Feuer, keine Kohle kann brennen so heiß,
als heimliche Liebe, von der niemand nicht weiß.
Keine Rose, keine Nelke kann blühen so schön,
als wenn zwei Verliebte so bei einander stehn.
Wie's Waldvöglein singt, wenn's der Frühling anweht,
so dringt mir in's Herze deine liebliche Red'.
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About Heimliche Liebe
Konrad Max Kunz's Heimliche Liebe, arranged for SATB choir, is a charming example of a secular German folk song. The text speaks of a secret love, comparing its intensity to fire and its beauty to a rose. It uses natural imagery, likening the lover's voice to a songbird in spring and their hearts to stars or wild roses, bound by the same rhythm. The final verses express profound loyalty, imagining a mirror within the heart reflecting nothing but love, fidelity, and sincerity. This piece would be a delightful choice for a spring or summer concert programme, perhaps as part of a collection of German Lieder or folk-inspired works, offering a moment of gentle reflection and heartfelt emotion.
