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Blümlein auf der Heide
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB,TTBB · Nikolaus Hold
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Blümlein auf der Heide by Franz Wilhelm Abt — Lyrics
So viel der Mai auch Blümlein beut'
zu Trost und Augenweide,
ich weiß nur ein's, das mich erfreut:
Das Blümlein auf der Heide.
Ich seh´ vergrünen und verblüh´n
die Welt im Frühlingskleide,
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About Blümlein auf der Heide
Franz Wilhelm Abt's Blümlein auf der Heide is a charming German secular partsong. The composer's skill in setting simple, heartfelt texts is evident here. The song is set for mixed voices (SATB) and also for male voices (TTBB), offering flexibility for different choir types. The lyrics speak of a particular flower on the heath, which the singer finds more delightful than all the flowers of May. The flower is described as an 'evergreen' that even winter cannot harm, having been taken into the singer's heart. Abt's music likely reflects the gentle, affectionate tone of the words, making this a sweet and lyrical addition to a concert programme.
