It was
Dr. Rosteck, the vocal ensemble leader of the
Studiooper der Universität Bremen, who introduced this most beautiful German folk song in the form of a
Johannes Brahms arrangement for vocal quartet. It was wonderful sing it under Oliver's direction at the
Schönbergiade 02 and
Ceilidh 2002 in June 2002. It is a gentle love song, heavily romantic - our swain is overcome by the beauty of his beloved and cannot bear the thought of her possible denial of his love her.
Erlaube mir can be found in
26 Deutsche Volkslieder - Johannes Brahms.