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Frühling ohn' Ende, Op. 41, No. 1
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Frühling ohn' Ende, Op. 41, No. 1 by Carl Reinecke — Lyrics
1. Nun brechen aller Enden
die Blumen aus dem Plan,
wo ich mich hin mag wenden,
da hebt ein Klingen an!
Möcht dir ein Sträußlein binden,
möcht dir ein Lied erfinden.
Wo aber fang ich an?
2. Hier blühn Mariensterne,
dort Primeln dicht und bunt;
bald ruft ein Horn zur Ferne,
bald rauscht's im kühlen Grund,
wirre ist mir zu Sinne,
weiß nicht was ich beginne;
ist doch mein Herz verwund't.
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About Frühling ohn' Ende, Op. 41, No. 1
The German text of Carl Reinecke's Fröhling ohn' Ende depicts the overwhelming abundance of spring. The first verse sets a scene of universal blossoming and sound, leaving the narrator unsure where to begin to appreciate it all. The second verse continues this sensory overload, with flowers and distant calls confusing the narrator. The third verse suggests that the presence of a beloved would bring ultimate joy and fulfillment, making the surrounding world seem complete. The final verse hints at the profound connection between two people, rendering even the beauty of nature and song secondary. This four-part setting for male voices captures the exuberant, yet inwardly conflicted, experience of abundant spring.
