Ständchen

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Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bass, Piano — Franz Schubert's Ständchen is a song that translates to "Serenade" in English. The song is a short story about a person's desire to be loved by another, and is filled with a range of emotions from melancholy yearning to hope. Originally written for voice and piano, the song is based on a poem by Rellstab and was collected in Schubert’s posthumous cycle Schwanengesang. Ständchen was one of the last things Schubert wrote, and was published a few months after his death. Ständchen German source: Rellstab, Ludwig Leise flehen meine LiederDurch die Nacht zu Dir;In den stillen Hain hernieder,Liebchen, komm’ zu mir! Flüsternd schlanke Wipfel rauschenIn des Mondes Licht;Des Verräters feindlich LauschenFürchte, Holde, nicht. Hörst die Nachtigallen schlagen?Ach! sie flehen Dich,Mit der Töne süssen KlagenFlehen sie für mich. Sie verstehn des Busens Sehnen,Kennen Liebesschmerz, Rühren mit den SilbertönenJedes weiche Herz.Lass auch Dir die Brust bewegen, Liebchen, höre mich!Bebend harr’ ich Dir entgegen!Komm’, beglücke mich! Serenade English translation © Richard Wigmore Softly my songs pleadthrough the night to you;down into the silent grove,beloved, come to me! Slender treetops whisper and rustlein the moonlight;my darling, do not fearthat the hostile betrayer will overhear us. Do you not hear the nightingales call?Ah, they are imploring you;with their sweet, plaintive songsthey are imploring for me. They understand the heart’s yearning,they know the pain of love;with their silvery notesthey touch every tender heart. Let your heart, too, be moved,beloved, hear me!Trembling, I await you!Come, make me happy! Jones’ arrangement of Schubert’s Ständchen for TTB choir captures the beauty and elegance of this timeless melody, filled with longing and a deep desire to be loved. The lush vocal lines are carefully crafted for tenor and bass voices, allowing singers to express the tender, romantic nature of the piece. With its flowing phrases and rich harmonies, this arrangement provides an excellent opportunity to explore musicality and emotion, making it a beautiful and memorable addition to any concert program.

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