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Abendlied
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.
TTBB · Nikolaus Hold
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Abendlied by Friedrich Kuhlau — Lyrics
Über allen Gipfeln ist Ruh,
in allen Wipfeln spürest du
kaum einen Hauch;
die Vöglein schweigen im Walde.
Warte nur, balde ruhst du auch.
Unter allen Monden ist Plag
und alle Jahr und alle Tag
Jammerlaut;
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About Abendlied
Friedrich Kuhlau paints a picture of nocturnal peace in his Abendlied, a secular TTBB German partsong. The text evokes a quiet world where stillness reigns, with barely a breath of wind and silent birds. The imagery of resting and waiting is central, as the composer contrasts this stillness with the fleeting nature of life and the inevitable passage of time, suggesting a final rest awaits. Kuhlau's setting for male voices offers a rich, resonant interpretation of this contemplative German poetry, exploring themes of nature's calm and the human condition.
