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An die Hoffnung, Op. 32
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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An die Hoffnung, Op. 32 by Ludwig van Beethoven — Lyrics
Ob ein Gott sei? ob er einst erfülle,
was die Sehnsucht weinend sich verspricht?
Ob, vor irgend einem Weltgericht,
sich dies räthselhafte Sein enthülle?
Hoffen soll der Mensch! er frage nicht!
Die du so gern in heil'gen Nächten feierst,
und sanft und weich den Gram verschleierst,
der eine zarte Seele quält, o Hoffnung!
O hoffnung, o Hoffnung! lass, durch dich empor gehoben,
den Dulder ahnen, dass dort oben
ein Engel seine Thränen zählt!
Wenn, längst verhallt, geliebte Stimmen schweigen,
wenn unter ausgestorb'nen Zweigen
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About An die Hoffnung, Op. 32
Beethoven’s An die Hoffnung, Op. 32, is a poignant setting of secular German verse for solo voice. The text grapples with profound existential questions regarding faith, the nature of being, and the promise of a higher power. It implores Hope to offer solace and comfort to those suffering, even in the darkest of times, reminding them that their struggles are observed and validated. This lied, composed in the Romantic era, would suit a concert setting where its introspective and deeply humanistic message can be fully appreciated by an audience. It explores the resilience of the human spirit in the face of doubt and despair, ultimately finding strength in the persistent embrace of hope.
