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Klosterfräulein op. 69, 3
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Klosterfräulein op. 69, 3 by Robert Schumann — Lyrics
Ich armes Klosterfräulein, o Mutter! was hast du gemacht!
Lenz ging am Gitter vorüber, hat mir kein Blümlein gebracht.
Ach wie weit dort unten zwei Schäflein gehen im Tal!
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About Klosterfräulein op. 69, 3
Robert Schumann's Klosterfräulein op. 69, 3 is a German secular partsong for SSAA voices. The text expresses the longing of a cloistered nun who observes the changing seasons and the freedom of the outside world from her confinement. She watches spring pass by without bringing her any joy, and envies the sheep and birds she sees in the distance, free to experience the world and fly towards a better home. The setting offers a rich opportunity for expressive vocal writing, capturing the poignancy of the text through close harmonies and carefully crafted vocal lines. This setting is ideal for a choir looking to explore poignant German romantic repertoire with a deeply emotional narrative.
