The song “Morgen” (“Tomorrow!”) is the last in a set of four songs composed in 1894 by the German composer Richard Strauss. It is designated Opus 27, Number 4.
The German love poem “Morgen!” which is the text of the song was written by Strauss’ contemporary, John Henry Mackay, who was of partly Scottish descent but brought up in Germany.
The German lyrics begin with “And tomorrow the sun will shine once again…”
Strauss had met Mackay in Berlin, and set Morgen! to music on 21 May 1894. It was one of his four Lieder Opus 27, a wedding present to his wife Pauline. Initially Strauss composed the accompaniment for piano alone, and for piano with violin. In 1897 he arranged the piece for orchestra with violin solo.
Here is soprano Barbara Bonney to sing this wonderful song for you:
