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Heimlicher Liebe Pein
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Heimlicher Liebe Pein by Carl Maria von Weber — Lyrics
Mein Schatz, der ist auf die Wanderschaft hin,
ich weiß aber nicht, was ich so traurig bin,
vielleicht ist er tot und liegt in guter Ruh',
drum bring' ich meine Zeit so traurig zu.
Als ich mit meinem Schatz ich die Kirch' wollte geh'n,
viel falsche, falsche Zungen an der Türe steh'n;
die Eine red't dies, die And're redet das,
das machte mir gar oft die Äuglein nass.
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About Heimlicher Liebe Pein
Carl Maria von Weber's Heimlicher Liebe Pein is a secular German partsong for SATB choir. It opens with a gentle, almost hesitant melody, before the voices begin to weave together in a rich homophonic texture. The music reflects the poignant text, which speaks of a lover's sorrow and anxiety in their partner's absence. The singer laments the uncertainty of their beloved's fate, comparing the sharp pain of thorns and thistles to the deeper ache of unspoken love. The partsong's intimate and expressive nature makes it a compelling choice for choirs seeking to explore the emotional depths of German Romantic part-writing.
