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Aus der Jugendzeit
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Aus der Jugendzeit by Robert Radecke — Lyrics
Aus der Jugendzeit, aus der Jugendzeit
klingt ein Lied mir immerdar;
o wie liegt so weit, o wie liegt so weit,
was mein, was mein einst war!
Was die Schwalbe sang, was die Schwalbe sang,
die den Herbst und Frühling bringt;
ob das Dorf entlang, ob das Dorf entlang
das jetzt noch klingt?
O du Heimatflur, o du Heimatflur!
Lass zu deinem sel'gen Raum
mich noch einmal nur, mich noch einmal nur
entfliehn, entfliehn im Traum.
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About Aus der Jugendzeit
Robert Radecke's Aus der Jugendzeit is a poignant solo Lied, perfect for intimate recitals or as a reflective moment in a concert programme. Sung in German, it explores themes of memory and longing for the past, capturing the bittersweet feeling of looking back at one's youth. The text speaks of a song that lingers from bygone days, the distance of what once was, and a yearning to return to familiar places, even if only in a dream. The imagery of the swallow returning, contrasted with an empty nest, beautifully encapsulates the passage of time and the potential for disillusionment. This setting offers a tender, introspective musical experience.
