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Der Wald
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
TTBB,SATB · Nikolaus Hold
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Der Wald by Karl Häser — Lyrics
1. O Wald, mit deinen duft'gen Zweigen,
sei mir gegrüßt vieltausendmal!
Zu deinen Höhen will ich steigen
und grüßen dich vieltausendmal!
2. In deinen Hallen will ich singen
von Lieb' und Freiheit, Lebensmut;
es soll vom Himmel niederklingen
in heil'ger Lust und Andachtsglut!
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About Der Wald
Karl Häser's Der Wald is a secular German partsong for TTBB and SATB choirs. The text opens with a greeting to the forest, ascending its heights and celebrating its fragrant boughs. It then moves to singing within the forest's halls, where themes of love, freedom, and courage are explored, accompanied by celestial echoes. The singer dreams in the shaded spaces, finding bliss in love and its reciprocal nature. Finally, the forest becomes a temple to praise God in his glory, acknowledging his eternal power. The piece offers a rich exploration of nature, human emotion, and spiritual devotion, making it a compelling choice for choirs.
