Das Blümchen Wunderhold, Opus 48 — Egbert Juffer

Das Blümchen Wunderhold, Opus 48, is an expressive German art song (Lied) by Dutch-British composer Egbert Juffer for tenor and piano, setting a poem by Gottfried August Bürger. Written in June 2024, and marked Espressivo (♩. = c. 52), the work unfolds in a gently flowing 6/8 metre, combining lyrical vocal writing with a supportive and atmospheric piano accompaniment that enhances the poetic imagery.

Why you’ll love it:

Classic German poetry – A lyrical setting of Gottfried August Bürger’s reflective and symbolic text, reflecting on a wondrous little flower whose beauty surpasses gold, pearl, and diamond — ultimately revealing that its true “wonder-power” lies not in outward splendour but in inward virtue and modesty.

Expressive 6/8 time flow – Gentle yet expressive accompaniment supporting a warm tenor line.

Accessible engraving – 5 pages of music notation presented within an 8-page publication, clearly laid out for tenor and piano.

Emotional range – From intimate lyricism to moments of expansion, grounded in sincerity.

Recital-ready – Ideal for themed Lieder recitals exploring nature imagery, Romantic poetry, or virtue symbolism.

Advanced intermediate level – Suitable for tenors around UK Grade 6–7, requiring expressive control and dynamic nuance. Performance time approximately 2½–3 minutes.

About the composer:

Egbert Juffer (b. 1991) holds multiple diplomas in composition and theory (LLCM, LVCM, AMusLCM) and is also a trained classical singer, having earned the Associate diploma of Trinity College London in classical singing with distinction.

Publication details:

Das Blümchen Wunderhold, Opus 48 — 8 pages in total (5 pages of music notation), vocal score in PDF format. © 2026 EJ Music Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved; purchase licenses you to sing or play from the copy but not to reproduce or distribute it. Catalogue No.: EJMP03052.

Add sheet music of this expressive Lieder setting by Egbert Juffer to your repertoire and bring poetic refinement and musical warmth to recital programmes.