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Ich fahr dahin
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Ich fahr dahin by Robert Kahn — Lyrics
1. Ich fahr dahin, denn es muss sein,
ich scheid mich von der Liebsten mein;
bei ihr lass ich das Herze mein,
dieweil ich leb, soll es dort sein.
Ich fahr dahin, ich fahr dahin.
2. Das sag ich dir, da ich hingeh:
mein'm Herzen g'schah noch nie so weh,
ich bin dir hold, wie keiner je,
durch Meiden muss ich leiden Pein.
Ich fahr dahin, ich fahr dahin.
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About Ich fahr dahin
Robert Kahn's Ich fahr dahin is a setting of a poignant secular text exploring the pain of parting from a loved one. The German lyrics convey a deep sense of sorrow and obligation, as the narrator must leave their beloved, leaving their heart behind. Despite the heartache, there is a promise of fidelity and a plea for remembrance. The music is crafted for SATB choir, allowing for rich harmonic and contrapuntal possibilities to underscore the emotional weight of the words. The composer uses the male voice sections to carry the main melodic and narrative weight, with the sopranos and altos providing supportive harmonies and emotional colour. It is a heartfelt expression of love and regret, suitable for a choir looking to explore expressive Romantic-era part-songs.
