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Abendruhe
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Abendruhe by Carl Santner — Lyrics
Über den Hügel hin
ziehen die Wolken sacht,
um zu verschwimmen dort
sanft in des Abends Pracht!
O wie so schön, o wie so ruhig schön
ziehn sie dahin an des Himmels Höhn!
Herz, mein Herz, steig auf auch du!
Gebe Gott dir Ruh und
heiteren, himmlischen Frieden dazu!
Über die Fluren, sieh,
schwirren die Vögelein,
suchen des Nestes Flaum
tief in dem Blütenhain.
O wie so schön den Wald entlang, so schön
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About Abendruhe
Carl Santner’s Abendruhe paints a serene picture of nature at dusk, as clouds drift across the sky and birdsong fills the woodland. The German text evokes a deep sense of peace and contentment. Santner sets this text for TTBB choir, with the rich, resonant male voices ideally suited to expressing the quiet beauty of the scene and the longing for inner repose. The music aims to capture the gentle atmosphere, encouraging the singers and listeners alike to seek solace and heavenly peace. This is a beautiful example of a secular German partsong, offering a moment of tranquil reflection.
