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In der Fremde
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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In der Fremde by Robert Schumann — Lyrics
Aus der Heimat hinter den Blitzen rot
Da kommen die Wolken her,
Aber Vater und Mutter sind lange tot,
Es kennt mich dort keiner mehr.
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About In der Fremde
Schumann’s In der Fremde unfolds with a sense of hushed longing. The three-part texture for treble voices (SAT) supports a poignant German text that speaks of displacement and the fading of memory. The music moves with a gentle ebb and flow, mirroring the sentiment of the words. The composer evokes a profound feeling of isolation, as the narrator reflects on lost family and a world where they are no longer recognised. The piece culminates in a quiet resignation, finding a solitary peace in the rustling of the forest, a solitary refuge from the indifferent world.
