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Im Maien
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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Im Maien by Agathon Billeter — Lyrics
Nun bricht aus allen Zweigen
das maienfrische Grün,
die ersten Lerchen steigen,
die ersten Veilchen blüh'n,
und golden liegen Tal und Höh'n.
O Welt, du bist so wunderschön
im Maien, im Maien!
Und wie die Knospen springen,
da regt sich's allzumal;
die muntern Vögel singen,
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About Im Maien
Agathon Billeter's Im Maien celebrates the arrival of spring. The German text paints a vivid picture of nature awakening: fresh green shoots, singing larks, blooming violets, and golden valleys and heights. The music echoes this joyous awakening, with birds singing, streams murmuring, and the air alive with sound. This secular TTBB part-song captures the exuberant mood of the season, reflecting on the beauty of the world in May. The imagery of burgeoning life and the uplifting atmosphere make it a fitting choice for a celebratory choral setting.
