In 1771, Goethe had written the poem "Heidenröslein" which tells of a young man's plucking of a feisty rose. In "Das Veilchen" it is a careless girl who destroys a violet, a metaphor for a young man's heart.
Music
This song is Mozart's only setting to a text by Goethe. It not clear where exactly Mozart encountered the poem, but is likely through one of its settings by other composers of the time. Mozart made a telling addition by adding his last line.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Das Veilchen (KV 476, Kathleen Battle)
published: 11 Aug 2013
Mozart - Das Veilchen, K. 476
Composed in 1785
Lyricist : Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832)
Performers : Barbara Bonney, soprano
Geoffrey Parssons, piano
published: 19 Sep 2017
Das Veilchen
by W.A.Mozart
2019.6.7. '소프라노 장은진의 세상사는 이야기'
공연중
published: 02 Sep 2020
Das Veilchen, K476
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Das Veilchen, K476 · Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau · Daniel Barenboim
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Recordings from the Archives
℗ 1972 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2010 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Piano: Daniel Barenboim
Lead Vocals: Daniel Barenboim
Bass- Baritone: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Lead Vocals: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Bass-baritone Vocals: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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published: 24 Dec 2016
Das Veilchen, K. 476
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Das Veilchen, K. 476 · Jonas Kaufmann · Helmut Deutsch · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Selige Stunde
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Released on: 2020-09-04
Lyricist: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Executive Director: Chris Alder
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published: 03 Sep 2020
Mozart: Das Veilchen, K. 476
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Mozart: Das Veilchen, K. 476 · Kathleen Battle · James Levine
Kathleen Battle: Essentials
℗ 1986 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
Released on: 2020-01-24
Producer, Studio Personnel, Balance Engineer: Wolfgang Mitlehner
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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published: 23 Jan 2020
Das Veilchen - Mozart - High Key G - Accompaniment
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published: 06 Feb 2012
Das Veilchen, K. 476 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Andrew Bearden Brown, tenor; Christian Lane, piano
View the entire concert, and access text translations & artist biographies:
https://www.emmanueldowntown.org/music-at-emmanuel-dream-escape-dec-2
Music at Emmanuel presents "Dream & Escape," a recital of art song for tenor and piano, from Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Maryland.
Andrew Bearden Brown, tenor
Christian Lane, piano
---
Recorded November 7, 2020
Filmed and edited by Nick Hughes | http://www.enhues.com
Engineered by Max Kuzmyak | https://www.maxkuzmyak.com
Mixed by Sean Mercer | http://www.wolfstreammedia.com
published: 11 Apr 2021
Erika Köth "Das Veilchen" Mozart
Erika Köth sings "Das Veilchen", KV 476
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Günther Weissenborn, piano
1967
Textdichter: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Ein Veilchen auf der Wiese stand,
Gebückt in sich und unbekannt;
Es war ein herzigs Veilchen.
Da kam eine junge Schäferin
Mit leichtem Schritt und muntrem Sinn
Daher, daher,
Die Wiese her, und sang.
Ach! denkt das Veilchen, wär ich nur
Die schönste Blume der Natur,
Ach, nur ein kleines Weilchen,
Bis mich das Liebchen abgepfückt
Und an dem Busen mattgedrückt!
Ach nur, ach nur
Ein Viertelstündchen lang!
Ach! aber ach! das Mädchen kam
Und nicht in acht das Veilchen nahm,
Ertrat das arme Veilchen.
Es sank und starb und freut' sich noch:
Und sterb ich denn, so sterb ich doch
Durch sie, durch sie,
Zu ihren Füßen doch.
[Das arme Veilchen!
Es war ein her...
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Das Veilchen, K476 · Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau · Daniel Barenboim
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Recordings from the Archives...
Provided to YouTube by Warner Classics
Das Veilchen, K476 · Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau · Daniel Barenboim
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Recordings from the Archives
℗ 1972 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2010 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Piano: Daniel Barenboim
Lead Vocals: Daniel Barenboim
Bass- Baritone: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Lead Vocals: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Bass-baritone Vocals: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Provided to YouTube by Warner Classics
Das Veilchen, K476 · Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau · Daniel Barenboim
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Recordings from the Archives
℗ 1972 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2010 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Piano: Daniel Barenboim
Lead Vocals: Daniel Barenboim
Bass- Baritone: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Lead Vocals: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Bass-baritone Vocals: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Das Veilchen, K. 476 · Jonas Kaufmann · Helmut Deutsch · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Selige Stunde
℗ 2020 JAK GMBH & Sony M...
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Das Veilchen, K. 476 · Jonas Kaufmann · Helmut Deutsch · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Selige Stunde
℗ 2020 JAK GMBH & Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2020-09-04
Lyricist: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Executive Director: Chris Alder
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Provided to YouTube by Sony Classical
Das Veilchen, K. 476 · Jonas Kaufmann · Helmut Deutsch · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Selige Stunde
℗ 2020 JAK GMBH & Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2020-09-04
Lyricist: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Executive Director: Chris Alder
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Mozart: Das Veilchen, K. 476 · Kathleen Battle · James Levine
Kathleen Battle: Essentials
℗ 1986 Deutsche Grammo...
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Mozart: Das Veilchen, K. 476 · Kathleen Battle · James Levine
Kathleen Battle: Essentials
℗ 1986 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
Released on: 2020-01-24
Producer, Studio Personnel, Balance Engineer: Wolfgang Mitlehner
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Mozart: Das Veilchen, K. 476 · Kathleen Battle · James Levine
Kathleen Battle: Essentials
℗ 1986 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
Released on: 2020-01-24
Producer, Studio Personnel, Balance Engineer: Wolfgang Mitlehner
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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View the entire concert, and access text translations & artist biographies:
https://www.emmanueldowntown.org/music-at-emmanuel-dream-escape-dec-2
Music at Emm...
View the entire concert, and access text translations & artist biographies:
https://www.emmanueldowntown.org/music-at-emmanuel-dream-escape-dec-2
Music at Emmanuel presents "Dream & Escape," a recital of art song for tenor and piano, from Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Maryland.
Andrew Bearden Brown, tenor
Christian Lane, piano
---
Recorded November 7, 2020
Filmed and edited by Nick Hughes | http://www.enhues.com
Engineered by Max Kuzmyak | https://www.maxkuzmyak.com
Mixed by Sean Mercer | http://www.wolfstreammedia.com
View the entire concert, and access text translations & artist biographies:
https://www.emmanueldowntown.org/music-at-emmanuel-dream-escape-dec-2
Music at Emmanuel presents "Dream & Escape," a recital of art song for tenor and piano, from Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Maryland.
Andrew Bearden Brown, tenor
Christian Lane, piano
---
Recorded November 7, 2020
Filmed and edited by Nick Hughes | http://www.enhues.com
Engineered by Max Kuzmyak | https://www.maxkuzmyak.com
Mixed by Sean Mercer | http://www.wolfstreammedia.com
Erika Köth sings "Das Veilchen", KV 476
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Günther Weissenborn, piano
1967
Textdichter: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Ein Veilchen a...
Erika Köth sings "Das Veilchen", KV 476
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Günther Weissenborn, piano
1967
Textdichter: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Ein Veilchen auf der Wiese stand,
Gebückt in sich und unbekannt;
Es war ein herzigs Veilchen.
Da kam eine junge Schäferin
Mit leichtem Schritt und muntrem Sinn
Daher, daher,
Die Wiese her, und sang.
Ach! denkt das Veilchen, wär ich nur
Die schönste Blume der Natur,
Ach, nur ein kleines Weilchen,
Bis mich das Liebchen abgepfückt
Und an dem Busen mattgedrückt!
Ach nur, ach nur
Ein Viertelstündchen lang!
Ach! aber ach! das Mädchen kam
Und nicht in acht das Veilchen nahm,
Ertrat das arme Veilchen.
Es sank und starb und freut' sich noch:
Und sterb ich denn, so sterb ich doch
Durch sie, durch sie,
Zu ihren Füßen doch.
[Das arme Veilchen!
Es war ein herzigs Veilchen.]
Erika Köth sings "Das Veilchen", KV 476
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Günther Weissenborn, piano
1967
Textdichter: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Ein Veilchen auf der Wiese stand,
Gebückt in sich und unbekannt;
Es war ein herzigs Veilchen.
Da kam eine junge Schäferin
Mit leichtem Schritt und muntrem Sinn
Daher, daher,
Die Wiese her, und sang.
Ach! denkt das Veilchen, wär ich nur
Die schönste Blume der Natur,
Ach, nur ein kleines Weilchen,
Bis mich das Liebchen abgepfückt
Und an dem Busen mattgedrückt!
Ach nur, ach nur
Ein Viertelstündchen lang!
Ach! aber ach! das Mädchen kam
Und nicht in acht das Veilchen nahm,
Ertrat das arme Veilchen.
Es sank und starb und freut' sich noch:
Und sterb ich denn, so sterb ich doch
Durch sie, durch sie,
Zu ihren Füßen doch.
[Das arme Veilchen!
Es war ein herzigs Veilchen.]
Provided to YouTube by Warner Classics
Das Veilchen, K476 · Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau · Daniel Barenboim
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Recordings from the Archives
℗ 1972 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2010 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Piano: Daniel Barenboim
Lead Vocals: Daniel Barenboim
Bass- Baritone: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Lead Vocals: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Bass-baritone Vocals: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Sony Classical
Das Veilchen, K. 476 · Jonas Kaufmann · Helmut Deutsch · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Selige Stunde
℗ 2020 JAK GMBH & Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2020-09-04
Lyricist: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Executive Director: Chris Alder
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Mozart: Das Veilchen, K. 476 · Kathleen Battle · James Levine
Kathleen Battle: Essentials
℗ 1986 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
Released on: 2020-01-24
Producer, Studio Personnel, Balance Engineer: Wolfgang Mitlehner
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Auto-generated by YouTube.
View the entire concert, and access text translations & artist biographies:
https://www.emmanueldowntown.org/music-at-emmanuel-dream-escape-dec-2
Music at Emmanuel presents "Dream & Escape," a recital of art song for tenor and piano, from Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Maryland.
Andrew Bearden Brown, tenor
Christian Lane, piano
---
Recorded November 7, 2020
Filmed and edited by Nick Hughes | http://www.enhues.com
Engineered by Max Kuzmyak | https://www.maxkuzmyak.com
Mixed by Sean Mercer | http://www.wolfstreammedia.com
Erika Köth sings "Das Veilchen", KV 476
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Günther Weissenborn, piano
1967
Textdichter: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Ein Veilchen auf der Wiese stand,
Gebückt in sich und unbekannt;
Es war ein herzigs Veilchen.
Da kam eine junge Schäferin
Mit leichtem Schritt und muntrem Sinn
Daher, daher,
Die Wiese her, und sang.
Ach! denkt das Veilchen, wär ich nur
Die schönste Blume der Natur,
Ach, nur ein kleines Weilchen,
Bis mich das Liebchen abgepfückt
Und an dem Busen mattgedrückt!
Ach nur, ach nur
Ein Viertelstündchen lang!
Ach! aber ach! das Mädchen kam
Und nicht in acht das Veilchen nahm,
Ertrat das arme Veilchen.
Es sank und starb und freut' sich noch:
Und sterb ich denn, so sterb ich doch
Durch sie, durch sie,
Zu ihren Füßen doch.
[Das arme Veilchen!
Es war ein herzigs Veilchen.]
In 1771, Goethe had written the poem "Heidenröslein" which tells of a young man's plucking of a feisty rose. In "Das Veilchen" it is a careless girl who destroys a violet, a metaphor for a young man's heart.
Music
This song is Mozart's only setting to a text by Goethe. It not clear where exactly Mozart encountered the poem, but is likely through one of its settings by other composers of the time. Mozart made a telling addition by adding his last line.
Though my hands are cold and my mouth is dry Well, this journey's told, is a mountain high Though the wind she burns, like an angel's flame, she will give me strength so I can move again And though my people may not be many, we are ready for the storm to come And though my people may not be many, we are ready to be strong as one, And though my people, travel light, they are willing to fight the fight And though my people may not be many we are ready We have got to find a way, let it be done, let it be done (ooh) Do you want to keep the faith until the storm has broken ? We have got to find a way to rise above the pain ... My men come, he cross the waters My men come he cross the sea (yes) He has the sons, he has the daughters, But he brings with him sea (ooh) And though my people may not be many, we are ready for the storm to come And though my people may not be many, we are ready to be strong as one, And though my people, travel light, they are willing to fight the fight And though my people may not be many we are ready We have got to find a way, let it be done, let it be done (ooh) Do you want to keep the faith until the storm has broken ? We have got to find a way to rise above the pain ... The industry - they'll never find me, here among the trees My footsteps will be, will be all that I leave Oh lonely island, so rich and fair, we leave your shores for reasons unclear Looking for a better life, and you are all that I need, (hey)