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Die Wollust in den Maien, WoO 34, 11
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Die Wollust in den Maien, WoO 34, 11 by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics
1. Die Wollust in den Maien die Zeit hatFreuden bracht,
die Blümlein mancher leien, ein jeglichs nach sein'r G'stalt,
das sind die roten Röselein, der Feyl, der grüne Klee,
von herzer Liebe scheiden, das tut weh.
2. Der Vögelein Gesange die Zeit hat Freuden bracht,
ihr Lieb tät mich bezwingen, freundlich sie zu mir sprach:
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About Die Wollust in den Maien, WoO 34, 11
The poem paints a vibrant spring scene, celebrating the joys of May with blooming flowers and the songs of birds. The text then shifts to themes of love, longing, and gentle courtship, with the speaker seeking reassurance and expressing deep devotion. Johannes Brahms sets this German text for SATB choir. The music captures the delicate sentiment of the words, moving from the celebratory to the intimate and heartfelt. This is a fine example of secular German part-song writing from the Romantic era, offering a satisfying blend of poetic expression and choral texture.
