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Beharre, Op. 21, No. 4
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Beharre, Op. 21, No. 4 by Hermann Goetz — Lyrics
Beharre
Scheide, ach scheide
doch nur von Liebe nicht;
blüht Liebe gleich im Leide,
ist sie doch Lebenslicht!
[Scheide, o scheide von Liebe nicht!]
Scheide, ach scheide
doch nur von Hoffnung nicht.
Ein Stern ist sie im Leide,
ein Gottvergissmeinnicht!
[Scheide, o scheide von Hoffnung nicht!]
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About Beharre, Op. 21, No. 4
Hermann Goetz's Beharre, Op. 21, No. 4, is a secular German part-song for SATB choir. The text urges the singer not to part from love, hope, or faith, asserting that love is the light of life, hope a guiding star, and faith a source of strength. It emphasizes that only through experiencing love within suffering can one truly appreciate love in happiness. The music likely reflects these sentiments, encouraging a rich and expressive interpretation from the choir.
