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Es glänzt die laue Mondennacht, Op. 31, No. 1
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Es glänzt die laue Mondennacht, Op. 31, No. 1 by Josef Rheinberger — Lyrics
Es glänzt die laue Mondennacht,
die alten Giebel ragen;
das Bündel ist zurechtgemacht,
am Torweg steht der Wagen.
Und unterm Torweg stehen zwei,
kein Dritter stand daneben,
die sprachen wohl von Lieb' und Treu',
und dann geht's fort ins Leben.
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About Es glänzt die laue Mondennacht, Op. 31, No. 1
Josef Rheinberger’s Es glänzt die laue Mondennacht, Op. 31, No. 1, sets a tender German text expressing a poignant farewell. The scene is set on a moonlit night with a carriage ready to depart. Two figures stand beneath the gate, speaking of love and loyalty before the journey begins. The woman gives the man her last rose, her hands, and a final kiss, signifying the end of her solace as he departs. The lyrics vividly convey her sorrow, feeling as though all her happiness has been carried away with him. This SATB setting captures the romantic and melancholic atmosphere of the poem, making it a moving choice for secular choral programmes.
