Der Jüngling in der Fremde, WoO 138
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Der Jüngling in der Fremde, WoO 138 by Ludwig van Beethoven — Lyrics
About Der Jüngling in der Fremde, WoO 138
Written for solo voice and piano, Ludwig van Beethoven's Der Jüngling in der Fremde, WoO 138, is a poignant setting of German poetry. The text expresses a deep sense of longing and homesickness, with the narrator finding no solace even in the beauty of spring. The music reflects this melancholy, as the voice yearns for peace and a return to the heavenly realm, unable to find comfort in the natural world or the embrace of love. This lied would suit a concert program exploring themes of yearning and emotional depth, offering a moment of introspective reflection for the listener.