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Aften ved fjorden
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Aften ved fjorden by Wilhelm Peterson-Berger — Lyrics
Nu synker aftenen sagte ned med gylden rödme på sö og lier
og lydlös taushed og yndig fred till rolig slummer naturen vier.
De grönne strande sig stille blande i söens speil med de blanke vande,
de grönne strande sig stille blande i söens speil med de blanke vande, der fange dem.
Se fiskerbåden hvor slank och let, höjt på den glimrende flade båren,
hvor karlen böjer sig mod sit net, mens stille pigerne holde årren.
Den tause tale fra sö och dale al dagens higen har kunnet svale,
den tause tale fra sö och dale al dagens higen har kunnet svale och binde dem.
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About Aften ved fjorden
Wilhelm Peterson-Berger’s Aften ved fjorden is a beautiful evocation of a peaceful evening by a fjord. The Norwegian text paints a picture of the sun setting, bathing the landscape in a golden glow, and a quiet calm descending upon nature. The scene shifts to a slender fishing boat gliding across the water, with a fisherman casting his net while young women row. The lyrics speak of the tranquil communication between the lake and the valleys, soothing the day's exertions. A contemplative mood arises as a girl gazes at the clear sky, her thoughts drifting to joyful celebrations and dancing. This SATB setting captures the serene and slightly wistful atmosphere of the poem, making it an ideal choice for a secular concert programme.
