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Ferne, Op. 9, No. 9
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Ferne, Op. 9, No. 9 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
In weite Ferne will ich träumen,
da, wo du weilst,
wo aus den schneeig hellen Räumen
die Bäche in die Seeen schäumen,
da, wo du weilst.
Will mit dir durch die Berge streifen,
da, wo du weilst,
wo auf dem Eisfeld Gemsen schweifen,
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About Ferne, Op. 9, No. 9
A song for a solitary voice, Mendelssohn's Ferne, Op. 9, No. 9, is a beautiful example of the German Lied tradition. The text speaks of longing and dreams of a distant place, perhaps a mountain landscape where snow-covered expanses meet flowing streams and chamois roam across ice fields while fig trees ripen in the valleys. The imagery evokes a sense of yearning for a reunion, with a quiet hope that time will not diminish a steadfast love. Sung in German, this piece offers a tender exploration of romantic devotion and the desire for a shared future, making it a poignant choice for moments of reflection or intimate performance.
