Das Liedchen von der Ruhe, Op. 52 No. 3
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Das Liedchen von der Ruhe, Op. 52 No. 3 by Ludwig van Beethoven — Lyrics
About Das Liedchen von der Ruhe, Op. 52 No. 3
Ludwig van Beethoven's Das Liedchen von der Ruhe, Op. 52 No. 3 is a secular German Lied for solo voice. The text explores the search for peace and solace, contrasting the comforting embrace of love with the quiet stillness of the earth. The singer contemplates where true rest can be found, whether in the arms of a beloved or in the ultimate repose of the grave. The lyrics express a yearning for escape from worldly troubles, a deep desire for serenity that seems to elude the singer, leading to a poignant reflection on mortality and the hope for paradise.