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Ergebung
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Kjetil Aaman
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Ergebung by Hugo Wolf — Lyrics
Dein Wille, Herr, geschehe!
Verdunkelt schweigt das Land.
Im Zug der Wetter sehe
ich schauernd deine Hand.
O mit uns Sündern gehe
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About Ergebung
This setting of Ergebung by Hugo Wolf is an example of the German Lied, a genre that flourished in the 19th century. Written for SATB choir, it uses the German language to explore profound spiritual themes. The text speaks of submitting to divine will amidst darkening skies and approaching storms, a powerful metaphor for personal struggle and supplication. The singer acknowledges human frailty and sin, bowing in deep sorrow and turning their face to the dust, imploring mercy in judgment. This is music for moments of introspection and profound faith, suitable for a contemplative setting where the choir can convey the deep emotional weight of the words.
