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Abschied vom Walde, Op. 256, No. 2
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Abschied vom Walde, Op. 256, No. 2 by Franz Wilhelm Abt — Lyrics
1. Lasst ein letztes Lied erklingen
durch des Waldes grüne Pracht!
Hört ihr nicht das Echo singen,
das von ferne lauschend wacht?
Muss es denn geschieden sein:
gute Nacht, gute Nacht,
gute Nacht, du stiller Hain!
2. Leise flüstert in den Zweigen
linder Abendwinde Hauch.
Alle Vögel ruh'n und schweigen,
unser Lied verklingt nun auch,
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About Abschied vom Walde, Op. 256, No. 2
Franz Wilhelm Abt's Abschied vom Walde, Op. 256, No. 2, is a German secular SATB partsong. Its text paints a poignant scene of departure from a beloved forest. The lyrics express a tender farewell, acknowledging the fading light of evening and the quietening of nature as a final song is sung. There is a sense of longing and reflection as the singers prepare to leave the sylvan beauty behind, anticipating a return to its springtime splendor. The piece captures the bittersweet emotions of saying goodbye to a cherished natural landscape, imbued with memories and the promise of future reunions.
