2014 Music

Die Ameisen (“The Ants”): from "Fünf neue deutsche lieder" ~~ “Five New German Songs for Male Chorus”

Elia, Anthony J.

Die Ameisen (“The Ants”) is a song composed with German lyrics for men's choir, based on the comedic poem by writer Joachim Ringelnatz (1883-1934). "The Ants" is the first in this set of "Fünf neue deutsche lieder" ~~ “Five New German Songs for Male Chorus” is a collection of choral works written for the Indianapolis Liederkranz in April 2014. The composer has utilized the poetry of German language writers, some humorous, some serious, and set them to music. German musical societies, Sängerchor, Männerchor, and other singing groups are encouraged to perform these new works.