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Abendlied
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Abendlied by Johann Gottlieb Naumann — Lyrics
Wiederum hat stille Nacht
friedlich uns umgeben,
wiederum ein Tag vollbracht
von dem Erdenleben.
Freunde, o wie selig ist
er auch uns verflossen,
ja er floss, von Lust versüßt,
uns nicht ungenossen.
Glück der Welt war unser Ziel,
Anteil an dem Leide
unsrer Brüder war Gefühl,
unsre reinste Freude.
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About Abendlied
In the quiet hush of evening, a choir might bring this German Abendlied to life. Naumann’s SATB setting reflects on the passage of a day, finding sweetness and gentle joy in its completion. The text speaks of shared experience, of worldly success and empathy for others’ sorrows, ultimately leading to a profound sense of peace and eternity. It’s a reflective piece, perfect for moments of communal contemplation as night descends, celebrating the day’s end with gratitude and looking forward to rest and inner calm.
