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Auf Freunde lasst das Jahr uns singen MWV G 32
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Auf Freunde lasst das Jahr uns singen MWV G 32 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Auf, Freunde, lasst das Jahr uns singen,
das unsers Bundes Wiege war.
Ein volles Glas der Vorzeit bringen,
die diesen Festtag uns gebar.
Und jenen Männern, die verbündet
für Wahrheit, Recht und Menschlichkeit,
der Freundschaft ein Asyl gegründet,
Heil ihnen, Heil für alle Zeit,
Wie viele auch schon heimgegangen,
ihr großes, schönes Werk besteht,
an ihren Lehren lasst uns hangen,
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About Auf Freunde lasst das Jahr uns singen MWV G 32
This German partsong by Felix Mendelssohn is a secular composition for TTBB choir. The text calls for friends to raise a glass to the past and to honor the founders of their league, who established a refuge for friendship, truth, right, and humanity. It remembers those who have passed on, urging the living to uphold their noble work. The song expresses gratitude and love for those who remain, celebrating the joy of the present day. Mendelssohn's setting captures the spirit of camaraderie and thoughtful reflection inherent in the lyrics, making it a fitting choice for male choirs seeking a piece with both warmth and substance.
