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Frage und Antwort (1. Fassung)
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.
SATB · Charles Pearson
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Frage und Antwort (1. Fassung) by Hugo Distler — Lyrics
Fragst du mich, woher die bange
Liebe mir zum Herzen kam,
Und warum ich ihr nicht lange
Schon den bittern Stachel nahm?
Sprich, warum mit Geisterschnelle
Wohl der Wind die Flügel rührt,
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About Frage und Antwort (1. Fassung)
Hugo Distler's Frage und Antwort, presented here in its first version, is a captivating example of German secular part-music for SATB choir. The music immediately engages with the text, creating a dialogue between the voices that mirrors the song's titular questions and answers. The composer skillfully crafts a sense of urgency and profound emotion, responding to the lyrical queries about the origins of love and the source of life's hidden streams. The vocal writing demands precision and sensitivity, encouraging singers to explore the complex interplay of harmony and melody. This is a piece that requires thoughtful interpretation, allowing the choir to bring Distler's intricate musical language and the philosophical depth of the text to life.
