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Die Wasserrose
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Die Wasserrose by Niels Wilhelm Gade — Lyrics
Die stille Wasserrose
steigt aus dem blaueb See,
die Blätter flimmern und blitzen,
der Kelch ist weiß wie Schnee.
Da gießt det Mond vom Himmel all'
seinen gold'nen Schein, gießt alle seine
Strahlen in ihren Schooß hinein.
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About Die Wasserrose
Sung by SATB choir, Niels Wilhelm Gade’s Die Wasserrose is a secular German part-song. Its text paints a serene nocturnal scene, describing a water lily rising from a blue lake. As the moon casts its golden light upon the flower, a white swan circles it, singing a sweet, soft song. The swan’s yearning for the lily and his song’s implied plea for understanding create a moment of tender, romantic reflection, ideal for a chamber choir in a quiet setting.
