Das Blümchen Wunderhold, Op. 52, No. 8
The Loveliest Flower - The Little Flower
This lovely song Das Blümchen Wunderhold [The Loveliest Flower] by Ludwig van Beethoven was composed between 1790 and 1792.It was first published in Vienna in 1805 as the eighth and last selection in Beethoven's Acht Lieder, Op. 52.
This song is based on a poem written in 1789 by Gottfried August Bürger (1747-1794).
It tells the story of a man recalling the wonderful love he shared with his now-deceased wife.
This song is appropriate for Grade 1 voice students.
It was originally composed in the key of G Major.
This score is a transcription for mezzo-soprano voice and piano.
It is set in the key of E Major.
The vocal range is B3-B4.
Duration : 02:21
Source : Ludwig van Beethoven, Acht Lieder, Op. 52 (Vienna, 1805)
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