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Frohsinn, Op. 38, No. 5
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Frohsinn, Op. 38, No. 5 by Max Reger — Lyrics
Wenn ich ein Vöglein seh,
möcht mit ihm singen;
wenn ich ein Lämmlein seh,
möcht mit ihm springen.
Seh ich ein Würmchen klein,
möcht ich es schonen;
seh ich ein Häuschen fein,
möcht ich drin wohnen.
Wenn ich ein Blümchen seh,
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About Frohsinn, Op. 38, No. 5
This TTBB setting by Max Reger is a delightful secular German part-song. The music opens with spirited interplay between the voices, evoking a sense of carefree joy. Reger captures the simple, effervescent pleasure of observing the natural world and finding companionship within it. The text expresses a desire to sing with a bird, leap with a lamb, cherish a worm, and dwell in a cozy house. It further details wanting to adorn oneself with a flower, pluck a tree, plant a bush, dance with a butterfly, and ultimately, to love a maiden. The exuberant setting perfectly matches the text's lighthearted and affectionate sentiments, making it an engaging choice for a men's choir.
