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Frühzeitiger Frühling (Early Springtime)
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Frühzeitiger Frühling (Early Springtime) by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Tage der Wonne, kommt ihr so bald?
Schenkt mir die Sonne, Hügel und Wald?
Reichlicher fliessen Bächlein zumal,
sind es die Wiesen, ist es das Tal?
Bläuliche Frische! Himmel und Höh'!
Goldene Fische wimmeln im See.
Buntes Gefieder rauschet im Hain;
himmlische Lieder schallen darein.
Unter des Grünen blühender Kraft
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About Frühzeitiger Frühling (Early Springtime)
Felix Mendelssohn’s Frühzeitiger Frühling, or Early Springtime, captures the awakening of nature with vibrant imagery. The German text evokes sunny days, flowing streams, and the bustling activity of bees and birds, culminating in the joyful arrival of a beloved. The composer explores this theme through versatile settings for both SATB and SSAB choirs, making it suitable for a range of ensemble capabilities. This secular partsong is a charming exploration of the senses and emotions associated with the arrival of spring, filled with light and movement. It offers a delightful opportunity to interpret the lush, descriptive German text through Mendelssohn’s characteristic melodic grace and harmonic richness.
