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Fußreise / Fussreise
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Fußreise / Fussreise by Hugo Wolf — Lyrics
Am Frisch geschnittnen Wanderstab
Wenn ich in der Frühe
So durch Wälder ziehe,
Hügel auf und ab.
Dann, wie’s Vöglein im Laube
Singet und sich rührt,
Oder wie die goldne Traube
Wonnegeister spürt
In der ersten Morgensonne;
So fühlt auch mein alter, lieber
Adam Herbst und Frühlingsfieber,
Gottbeherzte,
Nie verscherzte
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About Fußreise / Fussreise
Hugo Wolf's Fußreise is a quintessential example of the German Lied, a genre that flourished in the 19th century. This song for solo baritone explores themes of nature, renewal, and spiritual contentment. The text describes the joy of a morning walk through the woods, drawing parallels between the singer's own feelings and the awakening of nature. The lyrics express a deep sense of wonder and gratitude towards the Creator, suggesting that life's journey, even with its hardships, can be a source of profound happiness when approached with a spirit of love and praise. Wolf's setting would likely capture the reflective and exultant mood of the poem, making it a poignant addition to a recital programme.
