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An die Sterne, Op. 141, No. 1
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB.SATB · Stuart McIntosh
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An die Sterne, Op. 141, No. 1 by Robert Schumann — Lyrics
An die Sterne
Sterne in des Himmels Ferne!
die mit Strahlen bessrer Welt
ihr die Erdendämmrung hellt;
schau'n nicht Geisteraugen
von euch erdenwärts,
daß sie Frieden hauchen
ins umwölkte Herz?
Sterne in des Himmels Ferne!
träumt sich auch in jenem Raum
eines Lebens flücht'ger Traum ?
Hebt Entzücken, Wonne,
Trauer, Wehmut, Schmerz,
jenseit unsrer Sonne
auch ein fühlend Herz?
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About An die Sterne, Op. 141, No. 1
Robert Schumann’s An die Sterne is a sacred motet for double SATB choir, sung in German. The text contemplates the distant stars, asking if they witness earthly sorrows and if they hold the promise of peace. The poet questions whether a feeling heart exists beyond our sun, and whether heavenly rest awaits the weary soul. The music reflects this longing and hopeful anticipation, as the voice parts weave together in a rich, devotional texture. This setting beautifully captures the spiritual yearning inherent in the text, inviting contemplation on themes of distance, hope, and eternal peace.
