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Det står ett ljus i Österland
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Det står ett ljus i Österland by Wilhelm Peterson-Berger — Lyrics
Det står ett ljus i Österland,
det lyser som en stjärna.
Det är så likt min lilla vän,
den vän jag ser så gärna.
Jag tror den stjärnan lever än
och tänder upp sitt ljus igen
emellan såta vänner.
Jag tror den stjärnan lever än
och tänder upp sitt ljus igen
emellan såta vänner.
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About Det står ett ljus i Österland
Wilhelm Peterson-Berger’s Det står ett ljus i Österland is a setting of a Swedish text that could be sung on a variety of occasions, perhaps during the Advent season or at Christmas, given its imagery of a star and light from the East. The song explores themes of lost friendship and the hope for reconciliation. The opening lines speak of a guiding light, likened to a dear friend, suggesting a cherished connection.
The text then shifts to express sorrow over a rift that has grown between former friends, comparing the distance in their relationship to the vastness of the heavens. This SATB setting, rooted in the Lieder tradition, offers rich harmonies to convey the poignant emotions of the lyric, making it a thoughtful choice for a secular choral programme.
