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Abendlied, Op. 92, No. 3
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Abendlied, Op. 92, No. 3 by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics
;Abendlied
Friedlich bekämpfen Nacht sich und Tag;
wie das zu dämpfen, wie das zu lösen vermag.
Der mich bedrückte, schläfst du schon, Schmerz?
Was mich beglückte, was war's doch, mein Herz?
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About Abendlied, Op. 92, No. 3
Johannes Brahms's Abendlied offers a gentle reflection on the transition from day to night, and by extension, the ebb and flow of life's joys and sorrows. The German text speaks of peace as day and night contend, and a weary heart questions whether pain has been overcome. Yet, the lyrics find solace as both happiness and sorrow fade, leading gently towards slumber. Brahms sets this tender text for SATB choir, crafting a rich yet serene sound world. The music captures the peaceful, contemplative mood of the words, as life itself comes to feel like a lullaby. This is a beautifully realised example of the German Lied tradition adapted for choral forces.
