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Der Männergesang
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Der Männergesang by Friedrich Silcher — Lyrics
1. Wenn je in seinem tiefsten Grunde
das Herz bewegt in Liedesklang,
so ist's im tönereichen Bunde
ein reiner voller Männersang.
2. Da weht ein stilles, sanftes Sausen
und lockt die Seele süß hervor;
da schüttert’s wie des Sturmes Brausen
und schlägt wie Donner an das Ohr.
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About Der Männergesang
Friedrich Silcher was a leading figure in the German Lied and choral traditions of the 19th century. His compositions for male voices were widely popular, reflecting a nationalistic spirit and often celebrating German culture. Der Männergesang is a robust TTBB setting in German, a secular part-song that explores the power and emotional range of male choral singing. The text speaks of how deeply the heart can be moved by song, from gentle breezes to the thunder of storms, and how singing can express longing, joy, strength, and even anger. It particularly praises German women, with the male chorus swelling with pride and delight in their tribute.
