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An die Hoffnung
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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An die Hoffnung by Johann Friedrich Samuel Döring — Lyrics
1. Hoffnung, Hoffnung! mild, wie Frühlingsschimmer,
strömst du Leben hin auf tote Flur,
Blumen blühn durch dich auf öder Trümmer,
lass mich finden deine Strahlenspur!
Deine Stimme tröstet stets und spricht:
Einst wirds besser! Hoffnung täuschet nicht.
2. Eine Freundin aller Trauervollen,
die im Unglück nimmer von uns wich,
sucht sie uns die Zukunft zu entrollen
und die goldnen Wolken zeigen sich.
So entfernt sie zauberisch den Schmerz
und erfüllt mit Trost das kranke Herz!
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About An die Hoffnung
Döring’s An die Hoffnung is a secular German partsong for SATB choir. It opens with a broad, lyrical melody, soon taken up by the different voices in turn, creating a rich texture. The text is a hymn to Hope, personified as a gentle force that brings life and beauty to desolate places. It speaks of Hope as a companion to the sorrowful, one that unfurls the future and reveals golden clouds. The music reflects this comforting sentiment, with flowing lines and warm harmonies. The parts explore the text’s ideas, celebrating Hope’s ability to soothe pain and fill the heart with solace, even when faced with disappointment.
