Seufzer der Sehnsucht

Größer kein Herzeleid,
Als in der Rosenzeit
Einsam verkünunern.
Lieber von Menschen weit
Im Alter verwimmern,
Als in der Rosenzeit
Einsam verkümmern.

by Martin Greif (1839-1911) [pseudonym] , "Seufzer der Sehnsucht", from Lieder

Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive)

by Fritz Jürgens (1888-1915) , "Seufzer der Sehnsucht", published 1911 [voice and piano], from 36 Gedichte von Martin Greif, no. 22?
by Erich Zeisl (1905-1959) , "Seufzer der Sehnsucht", 1931 [soprano and piano], from Liedercyklus, no. 1, unpublished

Date added to the website: 2009-04-27.

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