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Eventide
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Eventide by Franz Wilhelm Abt — Lyrics
Die Sonne sank, der Abend naht,
und stiller wird's auf Straß' und Pfad,
und süßer Friede Ruh' und Rast
folgt auf des Tages Sorg' und Last.
Es schweigt der Wald, es schweigt das Tal:
Die Vögel schlafen allzumal,
sogar die Blume nicket ein,
und schlummert bis zum Tag hinein.
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About Eventide
The text paints a tranquil scene as day gives way to night. The sun has set, and a quiet peace descends, offering rest from the day's labours. Birds and flowers alike settle down for sleep, while cool dew begins to fall and a gentle breeze carries the scent of blossoms. The evening star appears, its golden light shining into the quiet world, seemingly inviting all to find peace and slumber. Abt’s setting for SATB voices captures this gentle mood. Sung in German or English, this partsong beautifully evokes the serenity of eventide.
