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An die Musik, Op. 71 No. 3
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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An die Musik, Op. 71 No. 3 by Max Bruch — Lyrics
1. Du bist ein' Gottesgabe,
du edler Musikklang,
wenn ich dich um mich habe,
wird mir die Zeit nicht lang;
kein' Kunst is deines gleichen,
der Teufel selbst muss weichen,
wenn Davids Harfe klingt.
2. Die Harfe Davids klinget
jetzund in allem Land,
so oft ein Christe singet
von Gottes mächt'ger Hand.
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About An die Musik, Op. 71 No. 3
Max Bruch's An die Musik sets a German text in three strophes. The SATB choir is asked to explore the spiritual power of music, described as a gift from God. The first strophe compares music to the harp of King David, which drove away evil spirits and made time pass pleasantly. The second strophe extends this idea, suggesting that when Christians sing of God's mighty hand, David's harp rings out across the land, bringing joy to all. The final strophe encourages reflection on the divine source of music and the gratitude it inspires. This secular partsong is a moving tribute to music's profound effect on the human spirit.
