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Abendfriede
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Matthew D. Nielsen
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Abendfriede by Josef Rheinberger — Lyrics
Die Schwalbe schwingt zum Abendliede
sich auf das Stänglein unterm Dach,
im Feld und in der Stadt ist Friede,
Fried ist im Haus und im Gemach.
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About Abendfriede
As dusk settles, the swallows prepare for evening song and peace descends upon the town and home. A gentle glow from the sunset illuminates the quiet street, and before sleep, a hopeful message arrives that the coming morning will be beautiful. Josef Rheinberger’s Abendfriede is a poignant setting of this German text for SATB choir. Its secular nature and evocative imagery lend themselves to thoughtful programming, perhaps as a reflective moment in a concert or as a beautiful musical expression of approaching twilight. The rich harmonies typical of Rheinberger’s style will provide a rewarding experience for both singers and listeners, capturing the serene beauty of the poem.
