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Die Sonne
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Die Sonne by Johann Kaspar Bachofen — Lyrics
1. Unsers Hmmels schönste Stelle,
großer Mittelpunkt des Lichts,
Farbenvater, Freudenquelle,
Geist und Seele des Gesichts!
Billig sollte keiner leben,
der in dir nicht Gott erheben
und des Schöpfers Macht und Ehr'
stets zu rühmen schuldig wär.
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About Die Sonne
Johann Kaspar Bachofen's Die Sonne is a four-part German secular song for SSAA voices. The text expresses profound admiration for the sun as the center of light and life, the source of joy and spirit. It praises the sun for illuminating the world, from the highest mountain peaks to the deepest valleys, and for its life-giving warmth that enriches the land, forests, and waters. The lyrics poetically describe the sun's daily journey, from its early rays painting the mountains to its midday brilliance filling the landscape. Bachofen's composition likely captures this sense of awe and grandeur, reflecting the Enlightenment's appreciation for the natural world and its celestial wonders.
