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Der Lindenbaum
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Der Lindenbaum by Carl Loewe — Lyrics
O Lindenblüte süßer Duft,
wann um dich summen Bienen;
dein Wipfel rauscht von Maienluft,
o Lindenbaum im Grünen!
O Lindenbaum im tiefen Tal,
wie wogt's in dir so luftig!
sahst Liebesfreuden, Liebesqual,
o Linde grün und duftig.
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About Der Lindenbaum
Carl Loewe's Der Lindenbaum is a secular German part-song for SATB choir. The text paints a vivid picture of the linden tree, a symbol of love and longing in German tradition. It speaks of the tree's sweet scent and the buzzing of bees, evoking the gentle breezes of May. The lyrics explore the tree's role as a silent witness to both the joys and sorrows of love, where lovers find solace beneath its branches. However, the poem also reflects on the transient nature of happiness, comparing life, love, and dreams to a fleeting breath of wind rustling through the linden leaves. Loewe captures this sentiment with a setting that balances pastoral imagery with a touch of melancholy.
