This expressive German Art Song (Lied) for Tenor voice and Piano by Egbert Juffer sets a poem by Gottfried August Bürger. Written in June 2024, it is marked Espressivo (♩. = c. 52), and unfolds in a flowing 6/8 metre, combining lyrical vocal writing with a supportive yet atmospheric piano accompaniment that enhances the poetic imagery.

✔ 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.

✔ Clear engraving – 5 pages of music notation presented within an 8-page publication, clearly laid out for the singer and accompanist.

🟠 Difficulty level – Advanced

⏱️ Performance time – Performance time approximately 3 minutes.

Voice and Piano score in PDF format. © 2026 EJ Music Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved; purchase licenses you to play from the copy but not to reproduce or distribute it. Catalogue No.: EJMP03052