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Abendfeier in Venedig
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Abendfeier in Venedig by Clara Schumann — Lyrics
Ave Maria! Meer und Himmel ruh’n,
von allen Türmen hallt der Glocken Ton.
Ave Maria! Lasst vom ird’schen Tun,
zur Jungfrau betet, zu der Jungfrau Sohn.
Des Himmels Scharen selber knieen nun
mit Lilienstäben vor des Vaters Thron,
und durch die Rosenwolken wehn die Lieder
der sel’gen Geister feierlich hernieder.
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About Abendfeier in Venedig
Clara Schumann's Abendfeier in Venedig is a beautiful SATB setting of a German text evoking a serene evening in Venice. The lyrics paint a picture of vespers, with church bells resounding and a call to prayer. It moves from the earthly scene to heavenly contemplation, describing celestial choirs and the Virgin Mary. The text expresses profound devotion, where faith lifts the heart heavenward and sorrow dissolves into gentle joy, uniting earth and sky. This atmospheric part-song offers a rich opportunity for expressive choral singing, ideal for a reflective moment in a concert programme, especially during the evening or at times of spiritual contemplation.
