June 27 - Friedrich Silcher (The Musical Birthday Series, 4th Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for June 27th are found here: Anna Moffo (2019), Frank Mills (2020), and Mildred J. Hill (2021)

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Friedrich Silcher (27 June 1789 – 26 August 1860 was a German composer mainly known for his songs and choral arrangements and an important Volkslied collector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Companions in Song

 

"Wooden Heart" was based on a German folk song, "Muss i denn" as arranged by Friedrich Silcher. - adapted form Wikipedia. s.v. "Wooden Heart"

Friedrich Silcher, song arranger,

Never was in any danger

Of fading from the choral scene,

At least in Germany, I mean.

But Silcher’s folk song “Muss i denn”

Caused a small sensation when

It was brought to life again.

(The spelling’s correct, it has been checked,

It’s in the Swabian dialect.)

This tidbit of the choral art,

Which had been Silcher’s at the start,

Was rearranged so it could chart

As Elvis Presley’s “Wooden Heart.”

 

 

 

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