Begrüßung (Humboldt-Kantate) MWV D 2
Staff Notation • Secular, Cantatas
2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Begrüßung (Humboldt-Kantate) MWV D 2 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
About Begrüßung (Humboldt-Kantate) MWV D 2
This stirring TTBB setting of a German text is the opening chorus from Mendelssohn's Humboldt Cantata. The music jubilantly proclaims welcome and blessing, its phrases building with a sense of occasion and festivity. The composer vividly captures the spirit of the words, creating a powerful and uplifting choral sound. This work is a fine example of Mendelssohn's skill in writing for male voices, with a rich texture and dramatic sweep that would make a striking addition to any concert programme. The celebratory mood is established immediately, setting the scene for the wider cantata.