Gustav Mahler/David Rain: "Ging heut' morgen über's Feld"

As a lifelong Gustav Mahler fan, when I began my "late in life" choral composing in my mid-60s, I knew one day I'd have to tackle one of Mahler's songs.

And now, in my early 70s, I 'm excited to share my choral arrangement of one of Mahler's most beautiful creations -- "Ging heut' morgen über's Feld" -- from his song cycle "Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen" (Songs of a Wayfarer) -- which later became the opening theme of Mahler's 1st Symphony.

"Ging heut' morgen über's Feld" is dedicated to my friend Elizabeth Gluckstal. Sincere thanks go to the Rocky Mountain Chamber Choir for this spectacular recording which has been lightly edited.

For song info or sheet music , please visit: https://davidrainchoralcomposer.ca/so....

And for choirs that might prefer to sing a happy ending to this song, I have created an alternate arrangement that leaves out the not-so-happy coda of the original song:    • Gustav Mahler/David Rain: "Ging heut' morg...  .

I would also like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sang in for 28 years, The Stairwell Carollers, and director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration.

And with deep appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.