Heinrich Lichner
Forget-Me-Not Op. 160, No.6
Overview
Heinrich Lichner (1829-1898) was a German composer and organist from Silesia. Working as a church organist and choral conductor in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland), he composed numerous piano pieces for students. His works are technically accessible yet musically sophisticated, designed to nurture young musicians' emotional development.
"Forget Me Not," Op. 160 No. 6, is a lyrical piece in F minor with a 6/8 time signature. While it is unclear why Lichner chose this title, he frequently named his works after flowers, as seen in "Kleine Blumen, kleine Blätter" (Little Flowers, Little Leaves), Op. 64, and "Bunte Blumen" (Colorful Flowers), Op. 111. Legend has it that a knight picking blue flowers by the Danube for his beloved slipped and fell into the river. As he was swept away, he tossed the flowers to her and cried out, "Forget me not!"—and so the little blue flower came to bear that name. The melancholic melody of this piece evokes such a poignant tale.
The piece follows an ABA form: a haunting A section, a brighter and more animated middle section, and a dramatic yet gentle coda. For effective performance, the left-hand arpeggios should flow in groups of three, while the right-hand melody requires expressive phrasing—capturing the modest beauty of the tiny blue flower.
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