Ich hab die Nacht geträumet

Heinrich Kaminski's Ich hab die Nacht geträumet sets a wistful German folk poem to music for SSAT voices. The piece opens with a gentle, flowing texture, its four parts weaving together to create a rich harmonic soundscape. The text, a poignant dream about a rosemary tree in a graveyard, explores themes of love and mortality, culminating in a direct plea to a beloved. Kaminski's setting subtly underscores the emotional arc of the poem, moving from quiet reflection to an anxious questioning. This secular work is a sensitive and evocative interpretation of its evocative lyrics, offering a rewarding challenge for an experienced choir.