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Der Fiedler, WoO 33, No. 36
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Der Fiedler, WoO 33, No. 36 by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics
Es wohnet Ein Fiedler zu Frankfurt am Main,
der kehret von lustiger Zeche heim;
und er trat auf den Markt, was schaut er dort?
Der schönen Frauen schmausten gar viel' an den Ort.
"Du bucklichter Fiedler, nun fiedle üns auf,
wir wollen dir zahlen des Lohnes vollauf!
Einen feinen Tanz, behende gegeigt,
Walpurgis Nacht wir heuer gefeir't!
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About Der Fiedler, WoO 33, No. 36
Brahms's setting of Der Fiedler is a charming miniature, the solo voice weaving a delightful narrative. The music captures the spirit of the folk-like text, which tells the story of a hunchbacked fiddler in Frankfurt. He is summoned by a group of women to play for them, and in return for his lively tune, they miraculously remove his hump, transforming him into a handsome young man. This Lied is a perfect example of Brahms's ability to set German poetry with both musical wit and expressive depth, creating a song that is both humorous and subtly magical. It’s a brief but memorable character sketch, ideal for a recital programme.
