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Der Kuß, Op. 128
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Der Kuß, Op. 128 by Ludwig van Beethoven — Lyrics
Ich war bei Chloen ganz allein,
und küssen wollt' ich sie:
jedoch sie sprach, sie würde schrei'n,
es sei vergebne Müh'.
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About Der Kuß, Op. 128
Ludwig van Beethoven's Der Kuß, Op. 128 is a German Lied for solo voice. The song sets a playful text that recounts a bold suitor's attempt to kiss Chloe. Despite her initial protests, claiming she would scream, he proceeds. The narrator then confirms that she did indeed scream, but only after the act, adding a mischievous twist to the encounter. Beethoven's setting captures the lighthearted and somewhat teasing nature of the poem. This work offers a charming example of the Lieder tradition from the early 19th century.
