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“Darthulas Grabesgesang, Op. 42, No. 3” begins: Mädchen von Kola, du schläfst!… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

Who composed Darthulas Grabesgesang, Op. 42, No. 3?

Darthulas Grabesgesang, Op. 42, No. 3 was composed by Johannes Brahms.

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Darthulas Grabesgesang, Op. 42, No. 3 is sung in German.

Darthulas Grabesgesang, Op. 42, No. 3 by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.

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Composer: Johannes Brahms

Format: Staff

Language: German

Pages: 8 pages

This edition was prepared by Robert Urmann — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Darthulas Grabesgesang, Op. 42, No. 3 by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics

Mädchen von Kola, du schläfst! Um dich schweigen die blauen Ströme Selmas! Sie trauren um dich! Sie trauren um dich, den letzten Zweig von Thruthils Stamm! Wann erstehst du wieder in deiner Schöne? Schönste der Schönen in Erin! Du schläfst im Grabe langen Schlaf, dein Morgenrot ist ferne! O nimmer kommt dir die Sonne,

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About Darthulas Grabesgesang, Op. 42, No. 3

Johannes Brahms’ Darthulas Grabesgesang, Op. 42, No. 3, is a deeply expressive setting of a German text. This secular piece is scored for SAATBB voices. The lyrics lament the death of Darthula, a beautiful maiden, and the sorrow of nature at her loss. Brahms captures the profound grief and the sense of eternal sleep that has befallen her, contrasting it with the vibrant awakening of spring all around. The music reflects the mournful mood, painting a poignant picture of loss and the finality of death, with the poem’s recurring refrain emphasizing that she will never again walk beautifully in the world. It is a powerful, evocative piece for a choir seeking profound emotional expression.