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In Meeres Mitten, Op. 91, No. 6
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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In Meeres Mitten, Op. 91, No. 6 by Robert Schumann — Lyrics
In Meeres Mitten ist ein off'ner Laden,
Und eine junge Kaufmannsfrau darinnen,
Die feil hat golden Band und Seidenfaden.
In Meeres Mitten ist ein Ball von Golde,
Es streitet drum der Türke mit dem Christen.
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About In Meeres Mitten, Op. 91, No. 6
Robert Schumann composed this delightful part-song, In Meeres Mitten, Op. 91, No. 6, for six female voices (SSSAAA). It belongs to a collection of secular German songs for mixed-voice ensembles, a genre Schumann explored with great success. The text paints vivid images, beginning with a bustling marketplace where a young merchant woman offers fine goods. It then shifts to a more symbolic realm, depicting a golden ball contested by a Turk and a Christian, posing a question about ultimate ownership. Finally, the imagery turns spiritual with an altar adorned with roses, where women pray to Jesus for intercession. The music captures the varied moods of this evocative poetry, from lively commerce to profound contemplation.
