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Der frohe Wandersmann, Op. 75, No. 1|Vier Lieder, Op. 75
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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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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Der frohe Wandersmann, Op. 75, No. 1|Vier Lieder, Op. 75 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Wem Gott will rechte Gunst erweisen,
den schickt er in die weite Welt,
dem will er seine Wunder weisen,
in Berg und Wald und Strom und Feld.
Die Bächlein von den Bergen springen,
die Lerchen schwirren hoch vor Lust,
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About Der frohe Wandersmann, Op. 75, No. 1|Vier Lieder, Op. 75
This TTBB setting of Mendelssohn's Der frohe Wandersmann captures the joyful spirit of a German folksong. The music immediately evokes the open road, with energetic vocal lines and a robust texture. The tenor and bass voices combine to create a rich sound, mirroring the composer's intention to portray the wonders of the natural world. The text speaks of divine favour, which sends one out into the wider world to witness God's marvels in mountains, forests, rivers, and fields. It describes the delight of nature's sounds and sights, from babbling brooks to soaring larks, and concludes with a confident trust in God's providence, which sustains all creation and orders the singer's own path. This is a spirited and optimistic part-song, ideal for a strong male choir.
