H309

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Die Mitternacht war kalt

This is one of seven a cappella duets by Fanny Hensel. This work was written in 1836 and set to text by Mendelssohn family friend Heinrich Heine.

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HenselPushers edition notes:

  • This work appears in MA Ms. 128.

  • Thank you to Chloe Abeyta for doing the initial transcribing, and Susanne Wosnitzka for reviewing the text!

Text:

Die Mitternacht war kalt und stumm,

Ich irrte klagend im Wald herum.

Ich habe die Bäum’ aus dem Schlaf gerüttelt,

Sie haben mitleidig die Köpfe geschüttelt.

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