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Erhebung
Staff Notation • Sacred, Lieder
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Erhebung by Hugo Wolf — Lyrics
So laß herein nun brechen
Die Brandung, wie sie will,
Du darfst ein Wort nur sprechen,
So wird der Abgrund still.
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About Erhebung
Hugo Wolf's Erhebung opens with a delicate interplay of voices, a gentle unfolding that gradually builds in intensity. The composer uses the SATB choir to explore a text of profound spiritual yearning. The German lyrics speak of surrendering to divine will, finding peace even in the face of overwhelming forces. As the music progresses, it reflects the text's journey from apprehension to a state of serene trust, where prayer alone offers solace and steadfastness. This setting of a sacred text, rooted in the tradition of German Lieder, offers a powerful emotional arc for the choir, moving from vulnerability to a deep, quiet certainty.
