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Ein Stündlein wohl vor Tag, Op. 31, No. 2
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 · Nikolaus Hold
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Ein Stündlein wohl vor Tag, Op. 31, No. 2 by Josef Rheinberger — Lyrics
Derweil ich schlafend lag,
ein Stündlein wohl vor Tag,
sang vor dem Fenster auf dem Baum
ein Schwälblein mir, ich hört' es kaum,
ein Stündlein wohl vor Tag.
Hör' an, was ich dir sag',
dein Schätzlein ich verklag':
derweil ich dieses singen tu',
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About Ein Stündlein wohl vor Tag, Op. 31, No. 2
Josef Rheinberger’s Op. 31, No. 2, Ein Stündlein wohl vor Tag, is a secular German partsong for SATB choir. The text, often sung in the quiet moments before dawn, describes a dream of a swallow singing outside a window. The bird's song reveals a secret: the singer's beloved is embracing another in their sleep. This revelation leads to a lament about the fleeting nature of love and loyalty, comparing them to a dream. The music would suit a concert programme or a gathering where thoughtful, expressive part-singing is appreciated, offering a blend of narrative and emotional reflection.
