Lieb' und Schweigen ist der Bund, Op.17,2
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Lieb' und Schweigen ist der Bund, Op.17,2 by Franz Danzi — Lyrics
About Lieb' und Schweigen ist der Bund, Op.17,2
Franz Danzi’s setting of Lieb' und Schweigen ist der Bund would suit a recital programme for a mixed-voice choir. This German partsong, from Op. 17, No. 2, explores the conflict between a vow of silence and the irrepressible expression of deep emotion. The text speaks of a pledge to conceal one’s feelings, yet admits that tears, a symbol of undeniable sorrow, cannot be held back. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic expression as the choir navigates the tension between adherence to a promise and the catharsis of outward feeling. It offers a poignant reflection on love, duty, and the enduring power of genuine emotion.