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Der Gesang
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Der Gesang by Karl Häser — Lyrics
1. Wenn die Quellen silbern fließen,
im Gebirg das Horn erklingt,
wenn die Blumen säuselnd grüßen,
Vöglein sich zum Äther schwingt
und den Wäldern und den Wiesen
süße Melodien bringt,
dann hat erst das rechte Leben
im Gesang der Lenz gegeben,
im Gesang, im Gesang!
2. Lasset nun den Lenz erblühen
in des Liedes frohem Klang,
und in Tönen lasst erglühen
uns'rer Seelen schönsten Drang;
aus Akkorden soll er sprühen,
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About Der Gesang
Karl Häser's Der Gesang is a secular TTBB German partsong. Its lyrics celebrate the arrival of spring and the power of song to banish sorrow and inspire joy. The first verse paints a vivid picture of nature awakening, with silver streams, mountain horns, greeting flowers, and birdsong filling the air. It declares that spring's true life is found in song. The second verse urges the singers to let spring bloom in their music, with joyful sounds and glowing melodies that express their deepest desires. The third verse calls for abandoning worries and laments, finding solace and strength in song. This is a vibrant piece that captures the uplifting spirit of the season and the communal joy of singing.
