Ach, wie ist's möglich dann

Friedrich Silcher's Ach, wie ist's möglich dann is a charming four-part German secular song. The music opens with a gentle, flowing melody, soon taken up by the other voices in turn. The homophonic texture primarily supports the expressive German text, which speaks of unwavering love and devotion. The verses paint vivid images of a tiny blue flower, a symbol of remembrance, and the singer's desire to be a bird, flying swiftly to their beloved, unconcerned by danger. The composer's skillful part-writing enhances the poignant sentiment, creating a tender and heartfelt miniature.