Drunten im Unterland| Alternative title: Unterländers Heimweh

This traditional German folksong, Drunten im Unterland, captures a longing for a warmer, more welcoming region. Sung in Swabian dialect, the text contrasts the perceived harshness and unfriendliness of the 'Oberland' with the supposed warmth and generosity of the 'Unterland'. The SATB arrangement allows for rich harmonic expression of this homesick sentiment. It is ideal for a secular concert programme, evoking a sense of place and belonging. The simple, direct lyrics speak of yearning for a life where people, though perhaps poorer, are more open-hearted and content.