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Avondliedeken / Abendliedlein
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andre van Ryckeghem
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Avondliedeken / Abendliedlein by Heinrich Pfeil — Lyrics
't is goed in 't eigen hart te kijken
Nog even voor het slapen gaan
Of ik van dageraad tot avond
Geen enkel hart heb zeer gedaan;
Of ik geen ogen heb doen schreien,
Geen weemoed op een wezen lei;
Of ik aan liefdeloze mensen
Een woordeke van liefde zei.
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About Avondliedeken / Abendliedlein
Heinrich Pfeil's Avondliedeken / Abendliedlein is a secular four-part song for SATB choir. The text, presented in both Dutch and German, offers a moment of quiet introspection before sleep. The singer reflects on their day, examining whether they have caused hurt or sorrow to others, or if they have offered kindness and solace. The poem concludes with a sense of peace derived from having acted with compassion, finding the act of self-examination and the resulting inner harmony to be a sweet 'evening kiss'. Pfeil's setting likely captures this gentle, reflective mood through its harmonic language and melodic lines, making it a fitting choice for a choir seeking to explore intimate, thoughtful repertoire.
