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Abendlied
Staff Notation • Sacred, Partsongs
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Abendlied by Johann Anton André — Lyrics
Dankt dem Herrn! dankt dem Herrn!
Die Abendsonne winkt der müden Erde Ruh;
und der ganzen Schöpfung Wonne deckt ein heilig Dunkel zu.
Dankt dem Herrn! dankt dem Herrn!
In kühlen Lüften stärket sich der Blumen Flor;
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About Abendlied
This devotional SATB setting of a German sacred text paints a serene picture of evening descending upon the earth. The composer, Johann Anton André, evokes the gentle fading of sunlight and the comforting stillness that follows, as flowers strengthen in the cool air and a sweet fragrance rises from the fields. The text offers thanks to the Lord, acknowledging the rest that awaits us in our homes and asking that praise be given not only for joys but also for sorrows. André's music likely reflects this mood of peaceful gratitude, ideal for moments of reflection or a concluding anthem.
