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Erinnerung an die Kindheit
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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Erinnerung an die Kindheit by Johann Wilhelm Immler — Lyrics
1. Dein gedenk' ich, gold'ner Frühlingsmorgen!
Dein gedenk' ich, holder Maientag!
Ach! da schlug mein Herz so frei von Sorgen,
als ich noch im Schoß der Unschuld lag!
2. Millionen wechselnde Gestalten
auf der Erde wesenvollem Ring,
sah ich da sich meinem Blick entfalten,
als das junge Leben mich umfing.
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About Erinnerung an die Kindheit
This German secular partsong by Johann Wilhelm Immler, Erinnerung an die Kindheit, is suitable for mixed (SATB) or male (TTBB) choirs. The text evokes a tender recollection of childhood innocence and idyllic spring mornings, a time of carefree joy and pure dreams. It contrasts this golden era with the complexities of adult life, yet expresses a lasting, wistful remembrance of that cherished past. The music would be well-suited to a spring concert or a recital programme exploring themes of memory and nostalgia. The rich harmonies implied by the SATB and TTBB voicings would allow for expressive interpretations of the text's sentiment.
