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Abenddämmerung
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Abenddämmerung by Joseph Gersbach — Lyrics
Blaue Nebel steigen
von der Erde auf,
Sonn' ist untergangen,
Nacht kommt nun herauf,
helle Sternlein funkeln
schon in Herrlichkeit,
über Erdendunkeln
strahlt die Ewigkeit.
Abendlüfte wehen
durch den grünen Wald
und wie Riesen stehen
Eichen und Buchen so alt.
O ihr alten Eichen
aus der Riesenzeit,
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About Abenddämmerung
Joseph Gersbach's Abenddämmerung is a four-part secular German song. The text describes the transition from day to night, with rising mists and the first stars appearing as the sun sets. It evokes a sense of peace and eternity, contrasting the darkness of night with the distant, bright stars. The lyrics then turn to the ancient trees, personifying them as witnesses to the past and symbols of hope for a better future, looking forward to the return of the sun and the dawn of a new, peaceful day. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic development, supporting the contemplative and hopeful mood of the poetry.
