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Das Sternlein
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Das Sternlein by Max Reger — Lyrics
Ein Sternlein stand am Himmel,
ein Sternlein guter Art,
das tät so lieblich scheinen,
so lieblich und so zart.
Ich wußte seine Stelle
am Himmel, wo es stand,
trat abends vor die Schwelle
und suchte, bis ich’s fand.
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About Das Sternlein
This German partsong by Max Reger paints a tender scene of a star that shone so beautifully, tenderly, and delicately. The singer knew its place in the sky and would go out at dusk to find it, feeling great joy and thanking God for the sight. The mood shifts as the star vanishes, leaving the singer searching in vain where it once was found. Reger's SATB setting captures this wistful narrative, moving from quiet contentment to a sense of loss. It is a poignant reflection on the transient nature of beauty and presence, set within the tradition of secular German choral music.
