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Lieblingsplätzchen, Op. 99, No. 3
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Lieblingsplätzchen, Op. 99, No. 3 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
1. Wisst ihr, wo ich gerne weil' in der Abend kühle?
In dem stillen Tale geht eine kleine Mühle,
und ein kleiner Bach dabei, rings umher stehn Bäume.
Oft sitz ich da stundenlang, schau umher und träume.
2. Auch die Blümlein in dem Grün anzusprechen fangen,
und das blaue Blümlein sagt: Sieh mein Köpfchen hangen!
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About Lieblingsplätzchen, Op. 99, No. 3
This song by Felix Mendelssohn paints a serene picture of a peaceful valley with a mill and stream, where the narrator finds solace in quiet contemplation and dreams. The text then shifts to a more introspective turn, with flowers speaking of their wilting and a rose's prick leading to heartbreak. A wise spider offers a comforting perspective, suggesting it is better to experience the pain of love and loss than to never know love at all. This German Lied, for solo voice, explores themes of nature, fleeting beauty, and the bittersweet nature of love and existence.
