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Hymne an den Unendlichen
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Hymne an den Unendlichen by Franz Schubert — Lyrics
Zwischen Himmel und Erd' hoch in der Lüfte Meer,
in der Wiege des Sturms trägt mich ein Zackenfels;
Wolken türmen unter mir sich zu Stürmen,
schwindelnd gaukelt der Blitz umher,
und ich denke dich, Ewiger!
Deinen schauernden Pomp borge den Endlichen,
ungeheure Natur! du der Unendlichkeit
Riesentochter! Sei mir Spiegel Jehovahs!
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About Hymne an den Unendlichen
This is a powerful SATB setting by Franz Schubert of a German text that expresses awe at the grandeur of the natural world, personified as a daughter of infinity. The lyrics describe a dramatic scene of a storm, with crashing waves, lightning, and thunder, yet the speaker finds solace and connection to the eternal "Ewiger!" through this spectacle. The music reflects the turbulent imagery and the spiritual yearning for a connection to the divine, using the overwhelming force of nature as a mirror to the infinite. This piece offers a profound exploration of humanity's place within the vastness of creation, sung by a mixed-voice choir.
