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An den Schlaf
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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An den Schlaf by Adrian Cuello — Lyrics
Der du mit deinem Mohne
Der Götter Augen zwingst
Und Bettler oft zum Throne,
Zum Mädchen Schäfer bringst,
Hör mich: Kein Traumgespinste
Verlang ich heut von dir.
Den größten deiner Dienste,
Geliebter, leiste mir.
An meines Mädchens Seite
Sitz ich, ihr Aug' spricht Lust,
Und unter neid'scher Seide
Steigt fühlbar ihre Brust;
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About An den Schlaf
Adrian Cuello’s setting of An den Schlaf is a secular German folk song for SATB choir. The text paints a vivid picture of a young lover imploring the god of sleep to help him overcome a frustrating obstacle: the presence of his beloved's mother. He describes how sleep can elevate the humble and bring lovers together, and asks that it be used tonight to lull the mother into slumber so that he might finally embrace his love. The composer’s music captures the playful, yet earnest, plea of the text, making it suitable for a light-hearted concert programme or a gathering of friends.
