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Geistesgruß, Op. 13, No. 2|3 Lieder für Männerchor a cappella, Op. 13
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Geistesgruß, Op. 13, No. 2|3 Lieder für Männerchor a cappella, Op. 13 by Hugo Wolf — Lyrics
Hoch auf dem alten Turme steht
des Helden edler Geist,
der, wie das Schiff vorüber geht,
es wohl zu fahren heißt.
Sieh, diese Sehne war so stark,
dies Herz so fest und wild,
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About Geistesgruß, Op. 13, No. 2|3 Lieder für Männerchor a cappella, Op. 13
This powerful setting for TTBB male voices captures the spirit of a heroic farewell. The text describes a noble spirit watching from a high tower as a ship sails past, offering a robust blessing for its journey. It reflects on a life lived with both strong purpose and peaceful rest, urging the departing vessel onward. Hugo Wolf’s masterful German Lied tradition shines through in this a cappella partsong, offering a compelling narrative and a challenging yet rewarding musical experience for a mature male choir. The lyrics evoke a vivid scene and a profound sense of human experience.
