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Bitte
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Bitte by August Harder — Lyrics
1. Weil' auf mir, du dunkles Auge,
übe deine ganze Macht,
ernste, milde, träumerische,
unergründlich süße Nacht!
2. Nimm mit deinem Zauberdunkel
diese Welt von hinnen mir,
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About Bitte
August Harder's partsong Bitte, for SATB choir, opens with the music itself, exploring a gentle, swaying texture that reflects the text's mood. The German lyrics speak of the 'dark eye' of night, invoking its power, gentleness, and inscrutable sweetness. The singer asks night to take the world away, leaving them to float in its solitary embrace. The music responds to this sense of yearning and mystical submission, with flowing lines and carefully balanced vocal parts. This is a secular work that captures a moment of profound introspection and surrender to the mystery of the night.
