| Sechs Lieder | |
|---|---|
| Im Freien zu singen | |
| Part songs by Felix Mendelssohn | |
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| English | Six songs |
| Opus | 59 |
| Text | |
| Language | German |
| Composed | 1837–43 |
| Published | 1882–84 |
| Scoring | SATB |
Sechs Lieder (Six songs), Op. 59, is a collection of six part songs for four voices a cappella by Felix Mendelssohn. He composed the songs between 1837 and 1843, setting six poems in German. They are subtitled "Im Freien zu singen" ("To be sung outdoors"), and focus on nature. They were published after his death as part of his complete works. One of the songs, "O Täler weit, o Höhen" became so popular that it is also regarded as Volkslied.[1]