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An die Sonne
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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An die Sonne by Franz Schubert — Lyrics
[O Sonne, Königin der Welt,
Die unser dunkles Leben erhellt;]
O Sonne, Königin der Welt,
Die unser dunkles Rund erhellt
In lichter Majestät;
Erhab'nes Wunder einer Hand,
Die jene Himmel ausgespannt
Und Sterne hingesät!
Noch heute seh' ich deinen Glanz,
Mir lacht in ihrem Blumenkranz
Noch heute die Natur.
Der Vögel buntgefiedert Heer
Singt morgen mir vielleicht nicht mehr
Im Wald und auf der Flur.
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About An die Sonne
Schubert's An die Sonne opens with a joyful, almost exultant musical depiction of the sun, the queen of the world, illuminating our dark lives. The SATB voices engage in a rich, homophonic texture that builds to a powerful climax, reflecting the majesty of creation. The text then shifts to a more intimate contemplation of nature's fleeting beauty, a poignant reminder of mortality. The choir captures this transition, moving from outward praise to introspective reflection on life's impermanence, before returning to a final, affirming homage to the sun. This German secular partsong offers a profound journey through light, life, and the acceptance of fate.
