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Chor der Norwegischen Matrosen
Staff Notation • Secular, Operas
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Chor der Norwegischen Matrosen by Richard Wagner — Lyrics
Steuermann, laß die Wacht!
Steuermann, her zu uns!
Ho! He! Je! Ha!
Hißt die Segel auf! Anker fest!
Steuermann, her!
Fürchten weder Wind noch bösen Strand,
Wollen heute mal recht lustig sein!
Jeder hat sein Mädel auf dem Land,
Herrlichen Taback und guten Branntewein:
Hussassahe! (Melodie nur bis hier)
Klipp und Sturm draus
Hollohohe!
Lachen wir aus!
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About Chor der Norwegischen Matrosen
Richard Wagner's "Chor der Norwegischen Matrosen" is a vigorous German sea shanty, originally conceived for his opera Das Liebesverbot. Written for male chorus (TTBB), it captures the boisterous spirit of sailors eager for revelry ashore. The text speaks of setting sail, braving the elements with bravado, and anticipating the pleasures of good company, drink, and tobacco. Its powerful, driving rhythms and exclamatory vocalizations make it ideal for a festive occasion, evoking the camaraderie and wild abandon of mariners. The music would suit a gathering where high spirits and a sense of communal energy are desired.
