"Schwesterlein, Schwesterlein" is transcribed from "Das Volkslied auf der Blockflöte (f') mit Klavier, Hans Wöllner, Edition Schott 5224, 1963". After Friedrich Silcher, Wilhelm von Zuccalmaglio is one of the finest lieder composers from the German romantic period. His most widely known songs are probably "Kein schöner Land" and "Die Blümelein, sie schlafen". I've taken considerable liberties with dynamics and tempi, but Zuccalmaglio's genius of telling in 12 bars a rather macabre story cries out for some creative interpretation. Enjoy! Michael Bednarek http://www.geocities.com/mcmbednarek/