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Abendlied
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Abendlied by Carl Ferdinand Adam — Lyrics
1.
Abend wird es wieder
über Wald und Feld
säuselt Frieden nieder,
und es ruht die Welt.
2.
Nur der Bach er gießet
sich am Felsen dort,
und er braust und fließet
immer, immer fort.
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About Abendlied
As evening falls over the woods and fields, bringing peace to the world, the gentle sounds of nature give way to the relentless flow of a stream. This evocative German text compares the ceaseless movement of the stream to the striving of the human heart, suggesting that only divine peace can bring true rest. Carl Ferdinand Adam's Abendlied sets this thoughtful text for a large choir of TTTBB,TTBBB, creating a rich and resonant soundscape for this secular German partsong. The music would suit a reflective moment in a concert programme, perhaps towards the end of a season or day, exploring themes of nature, striving, and ultimate peace.
