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Das Vöglein im Walde
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Das Vöglein im Walde by Johannes Dürrner — Lyrics
Vöglein, was singst du im Walde so laut?
Warum?
Rufst du den Bräutigam, rufst du die Braut?
Warum?
Ich bin nicht Bräutigam, nicht Braut,
doch singe ich im Walde laut,
weiß nicht, warum ich singe,
warum ich singe im Walde, im Walde!
Vögelein, ist dir das Herzchen so voll?
Wovon?
Dass es von Liedern dir überquoll?
Wovon?
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About Das Vöglein im Walde
Johannes Dürrner’s Das Vöglein im Walde is a charming German secular song for TTBB male voices. It paints a picture of a bird singing in the woods, exploring the simple joy and inexplicable impulse to make music. The lyrics ponder the reasons for the bird’s song: is it calling to a bridegroom and bride, or is its heart simply overflowing? The bird's response is a beautiful declaration of innate musicality – it sings because it must, its heart full but light, its song a celebration of life itself without needing a specific cause.
This piece would be an excellent choice for a concert program, perhaps as a lighter moment alongside more dramatic works. Its melodic nature and expressive text offer a chance for the choir to showcase not only their vocal blend but also their ability to convey a sense of carefree, natural joy. The TTBB voicing allows for rich harmonies and a robust sound.
