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Das Bächlein
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Das Bächlein by Wilhelm Kothe — Lyrics
Du Bächlein, silberhell und klar,
du eilst vorüber immerdar,
am Ufer steh' ich, sinn' und sinn':
Wo kommst du her, wo gehst du hin?
du Bächlein, silberhell und klar,
so hell und klar.
Ich komm' aus dunkler Erde Schoß,
mein Lauf geht über Blum' und Moos;
auf meinem Spiegel schwebt so mild
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About Das Bächlein
Wilhelm Kothe's Das Bächlein is a charming German Lied for treble voices (SA). The composer evokes the image of a clear, swift stream, asking about its origin and destination. The text poetically answers that the stream emerges from the earth, reflecting the sky and carrying the singer along with a joyful, childlike spirit, trusting in a guiding force. This setting captures the simple, natural beauty and gentle contemplation found in German Lieder traditions, making it suitable for youthful choirs or any ensemble appreciating its lyrical charm and accessible melody. The SA voicing allows for clear melodic lines and straightforward harmonies, ideal for developing singers.
