Wondrous Cool (mp3)

The piece is a part song by Johannes Brahms, presented in English translation by Henry S Drinker, and performed by the dwsChorale. The lyrics depict a serene woodland scene, offering a refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life. They express a deep appreciation for the calming woodland quiet, greeting it a thousand times. The lyrics also describe lying on the mossy carpet of the forest floor, finding a sense of peace and rest, as if all worries and troubles disappear beneath the forest's shadows. The song concludes with the faint and distant sound of flutes echoing across the valley.