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Abendruhe
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Abendruhe by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Lyrics
Textvariante 1:
Verklungen ist des Tages Treiben,
nicht lang mehr will die Sonne bleiben
von ihrer Arbeit ruht die Hand;
Der Feierabend deckt das Land.
Viel Sterne klar am Himmel schimmern,
viel Herzen bang auf Erd' sich kümmern
um Erdenleid und Erdenweh:
mein Herz, blick' auf zur Himmels höh'.
Er, der am Abend alles dekket
ob Leid, ob Freud der Tag gewekket,
in Feld und Wald mit Schatten zu
erfüllt auch dich mit Fried' und Ruh'.
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About Abendruhe
This German Lied by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart offers a peaceful reflection on the close of day, suitable for a secular choir. The text evokes the fading sunlight and the emergence of stars, contrasting the day's labours and earthly sorrows with the promise of celestial comfort and rest. It speaks of finding solace and tranquility in the quietude of evening, a profound sense of peace bestowed by nature's embrace. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures to underscore the contemplative mood, making it an ideal choice for a choir seeking to express serene and uplifting sentiments.
