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Altes Volkslied, Deutsche Volklieder WoO 35,9
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Altes Volkslied, Deutsche Volklieder WoO 35,9 by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics
1. Verstohlen geht der Mond auf,
Blau, blau Blümelein!
durch Silberwölkchen führt sein Lauf;
Rosen im Tal,
Mädel im Saal,
o schönste Rosa!
2. Er steigt die blaue Luft hindurch,
Blau, blau Blümelein!
bis dass er schaut auf Löwenburg;
Rosen im Tal …
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About Altes Volkslied, Deutsche Volklieder WoO 35,9
Johannes Brahms's Altes Volkslied comes from his collection of German folk songs, WoO 35. Scored for SATB chorus, this Lieder setting captures the tender imagery of a folk text. The lyrics describe the moon rising and casting its light, observing a maiden in the hall, and finally witnessing the profound love between two hearts. The repeated refrain 'Blau, blau Blümelein!' ('Blue, blue little flower!') adds a delicate, almost wistful, colour to the narrative. This short, evocative piece is a beautiful example of Brahms's engagement with German folk traditions, offering a gentle reflection on love and nature.
