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Abschied vom Sommer
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Abschied vom Sommer by Johann Baptist Zerlett — Lyrics
1. Ade, ade, du gold'ne Zeit,
du heller Sonnenstrahl,
ade, ade, du grüner Wald,
du blumenreiches Tal. Ade!
2. Die grauen Nebel drücken schwer,
der Winter ist nicht weit,
vorbei ist schon, eh' wir's gedacht,
die schöne Sommerzeit. Ade!
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About Abschied vom Sommer
Abschied vom Sommer, or Farewell to Summer, is a charming secular part-song by Johann Baptist Zerlett, composed for SSA voices. This piece captures the poignant transition from the vibrancy of summer to the approaching winter. The German lyrics evoke images of golden days, green forests, and flowering valleys, all bidding farewell to the bright sun and vibrant life. As summer's songs fall silent and leaves turn yellow and fall, the text speaks of nature settling down to slumber. The choir will convey a sense of gentle melancholy, urging the heart to find peace until spring returns with new laughter. Zerlett's music likely reflects this mood, offering a reflective and beautiful moment for a women's choir.
