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Die Schwestern, Op. 187, No. 4
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Die Schwestern, Op. 187, No. 4 by Franz Lachner — Lyrics
1. Wir Schwestern zwei, wir schönen,
so gleich von Angesicht,
so gleicht kein Ei dem andern,
kein Stern dem andern nicht.
2. Wir Schwestern zwei, wir schönen,
wir haben lichtbraune Haar',
und flichst du sie in einen Zopf,
man kennt sie nicht, fürwahr.
3. Wir Schwestern zwei, wir schönen,
wir tragen gleich Gewand,
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About Die Schwestern, Op. 187, No. 4
This charming German settings of a poem about two sisters who are remarkably alike in appearance, dress, and habits. The text paints a sweet picture of their shared life, from spinning together to sleeping in the same bed. As the poem progresses, however, a poignant turn emerges: both sisters have fallen for the same beloved, and their shared life is brought to an abrupt end. Franz Lachner’s arrangement for SSAA voices captures the innocence and eventual sorrow of this tale. As a secular part-song from the Romantic era, it offers a delightful opportunity to explore nuanced textual expression and vocal blend within the choir.
