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Abendlied
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Abendlied by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Wenn ich auf dem Lager liege, in Nacht gehüllt,
so schwebt vor ein süßes, anmutig liebes Bild,
ein süßes, anmutig liebes Bild.
Wenn mir der stille Schlummer geschlossen die Augen kaum,
so schleicht das Bild sich leise hinein in meinen Traum,
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About Abendlied
Felix Mendelssohn's Abendlied is a charming four-part German part-song, perfect for a treble choir. The composer captures the intimate mood of the text, which describes a beautiful image that visits the singer first in wakefulness before sleep, then enters their dreams. Even after waking, the memory of this image lingers throughout the day, carried in the heart. Mendelssohn’s setting, with its gentle harmonies and flowing melodic lines, evokes a sense of peaceful contemplation and sweet longing. This piece is ideal for a concert programme seeking to offer moments of reflective beauty and lyrical expression, providing a tender contrast to more dramatic works.
