Hirtenchor (Shepherds' chorus) from "Rosamunde"

A joyful depiction of springtime and celebration, this SATB chorus from Franz Schubert's incidental music to Rosamunde is ideal for a spring concert or any occasion that calls for a spirit of lighthearted festivity. The German text paints a picture of shepherds and shepherdesses gathering for a dance, embracing the pleasures of spring. It speaks of love and joy as eternal May, with flutes and pipes sounding, and the meadows rejoicing in their beauty. The music swells with the jubilation of the verdant hills and fragrant fields, contrasting this with the quietude found in shaded valleys, where the pangs of a loving heart are soothed.