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Herbstlied, Op. 48, No. 6
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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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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Herbstlied, Op. 48, No. 6 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Holder Lenz, du bist dahin! Nirgends, nirgends darfst du bleiben!
Wo ich sah dein frohes Blüh'n braust des Herbstes banges Treiben.
Wie der Wind so traurig fuhr durch den Strauch, als ob er weine;
Sterbeseufzer der Natur schauern durch die welken Haine,
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About Herbstlied, Op. 48, No. 6
As autumn leaves begin to fall, Mendelssohn’s Herbstlied captures the melancholic beauty of the season. This setting of a German text reflects on the passing of time and the fading of spring’s bloom, contrasting it with the blustering winds and autumnal decay. The music powerfully conveys the emotional landscape of nature’s sigh and the rustling woods, prompting a reflection on lost happiness. Yet, the composer also imbues the song with a sense of hope, as the forest’s murmur suggests that each year brings new leaves and renewed optimism. This piece for SATB choir, a secular Lied, is ideal for exploring the expressive capabilities of mixed voices in conveying profound seasonal sentiment.
