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Der Schmied
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Der Schmied by Conradin Kreutzer — Lyrics
1. Ich hör meinen Schatz,
den Hammer er schwinget,
das rauschet, das klinget,
das drängt in die Weite,
wie Glockengeläute,
durch Gassen und Platz.
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About Der Schmied
Conradin Kreutzer, a prolific composer of the Romantic era, wrote Der Schmied as a secular TTBB part-song in German. The text paints a vivid sonic and visual picture of a blacksmith at work, from the ringing of his hammer to the roar of the forge. The first verse focuses on the sound, describing the ringing and rushing as the hammer strikes, likening it to the tolling of bells spreading through the streets. The second verse shifts to the visual, portraying the smith at his black hearth, with bellows fanning the flames that leap and roar around him. This piece offers a robust musical setting of this evocative scene, ideal for male choirs.
