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Ein geistlich Abendlied
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
TTBB, SATB · Nikolaus Hold
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Ein geistlich Abendlied by Engelbert Humperdinck — Lyrics
Es ist so still geworden,
verrauscht des Abends Wehn,
nun hört man allerorten
der Engel Füße gehn.
Rings in die Tale senket
sich Finsternis mit Macht —
wirf ab, Herz, was dich kränket
und was dir bange macht!
Es ruht die Welt im Schweigen,
ihr Tosen ist vorbei,
stumm ihrer Freude Reigen
und stumm ihr Schmerzenschrei.
Hat Rosen sie geschenket,
hat Dornen sie gebracht —
wirf ab, Herz, was dich kränket
und was dir bange macht!
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About Ein geistlich Abendlied
Engelbert Humperdinck's Ein geistlich Abendlied opens with a sense of profound stillness, the gentle evening breeze giving way to the imagined passage of angels. The text, in German, invites the heart to cast off its burdens and anxieties, offering solace and peace as darkness descends and the world rests from its labours. This is a German lied, exploring themes of spiritual peace and divine grace. The setting is written for TTBB and SATB choirs, allowing for rich harmonic textures and a full sound. It is a reflective work, suitable for moments of quiet contemplation, encouraging listeners to find freedom from worldly cares in the quietude of the evening.
