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Abendständchen, Op. 42, No. 1
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Abendständchen, Op. 42, No. 1 by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics
Hör’, es klagt die Flöte wieder,
und die kühlen Brunnen rauschen,
golden weh’n die Töne nieder,
stille, laß uns lauschen!
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About Abendständchen, Op. 42, No. 1
Johannes Brahms’s Abendständchen, Op. 42, No. 1, is a secular part-song for SAATBB voices. The German text evokes a tranquil evening scene, with the gentle sound of a flute and rushing water. The music mirrors the lyrical mood, as the voices blend to express tender longing and the comforting light of music penetrating the night. It is a wonderful example of Brahms’s mastery of intimate choral writing, ideal for a choir seeking to explore romantic German repertoire. The rich SAATBB texture allows for a full, resonant sound, bringing the evocative imagery of the poem to life.
