The forest – a mysterious and haunting place of wilderness,
but also spiritual and inspiring. This is how Romantic composer,
Robert Schumann (1810-1856) describes the forest in his
piano cycle “Waldszenen” (Forest Scenes).
Let’s enter the forest along with Schumann’s opening part: 

Long before the “hug a tree” movement, George Frideric Handel
(1685-1759) composed a beautiful opening aria to his opera “Serse” (1738), “Ombra mai fù“, admiring and glorifying a beloved tree.
Enjoy an instrumental version of this aria:

   

“Let me bring you songs from the wood:
To make you feel much better than you could know …”

“Songs From The Wood”
Lyrics & Music: Ian Anderson (“Jethro Tull”)

 

Ian Anderson is right!
Read why trees make us feel better at www.theconversation.com 

 

 

Enjoy a beautiful watercolor painting by artist Nis Canthus:

Art lovers, take note! We have a special post for you: Art Notes

 

For more shades of green visit our post Evergreen,
or take a seat under The Willow Tree