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Friede, WoO 39
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Friede, WoO 39 by Josef Rheinberger — Lyrics
1. 'Sist Friede!
o wunderhehrer Segensklang,
wie schön'rer nimmer durch die Lande
von Gott beflügelt niederdrang,
gleich dreimal heil'gem Engelsang!
Des Hasses Glut, die riesig brannte,
sie sinkt in Asche todesmüde,
da lächelnd kommt der weltverbannte süße Friede!
S'ist Friede!
Schon harren sein im Flaggenschmuck
der Straßen festbereite Reihen;
von allen Herzen weicht der Druck,
der sie mit scharfen Tränen schlug.
Sie horchen wie die Glocken weihen
den Heereston mit mächt'gem Liede.
Sein großes Reich will frisch erneu'n,
der König, der König Friede!
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About Friede, WoO 39
Josef Rheinberger's Friede, WoO 39 is a stirring secular work for TTB choir. The German text celebrates the arrival of peace, personified as a divine, angelic song that quells the fires of hate and ushers in a new era of joy. It paints a vivid picture of streets adorned for celebration, the lifting of burdens from hearts, and the triumphant sound of bells heralding the return of a peaceful kingdom. The music likely reflects this triumphant and hopeful message, making it a powerful choice for a concert programme. The second verse introduces Spring as a companion to Peace, bringing renewal and life to the land.
