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Auf dem See, Op. 41, No. 6
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Auf dem See, Op. 41, No. 6 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Und frische Nahrung, neues Blut saug'ich aus freier Welt;
Wie ist Natur so hold und gut, die mich am Busen hält,
Die Welle wieget unsern Kahn im Rudertakt hinauf,
und Berge, wolkig himmelan, begegnen unserm Lauf;
Aug', mein Aug' was sinkst du nieder? Gold'ne Träume kommt ihr wieder?
Weg, du Traum! So Gold du bist. Hier auch Lieb'und Leben ist.
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About Auf dem See, Op. 41, No. 6
Auf dem See is a secular part-song for SATB choir, sung in German. It captures a moment of profound connection with nature, ideal for a summer concert or a reflective gathering. The text evokes the serene beauty of a boat journey across a lake, with mountains rising majestically in the distance. The music reflects the peaceful yet invigorating feeling of being embraced by the natural world, absorbing its fresh energy. It conveys a sense of wonder and contentment, as the singer drinks in the beauty of the landscape and finds life and love within it. The piece ends with a powerful affirmation of presence and belonging in the natural world.
