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Es ist so still geworden, Op. 66, No. 2
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Es ist so still geworden, Op. 66, No. 2 by Ferdinand Möhring — Lyrics
Es ist so still geworden,
verrauscht des Abends Wehn,
nun hört man allerorten
der Engel Füße gehn.
Rings in die Tale senket
sich Finsternis mit Macht —
wirf ab, Herz, was dich kränket
und was dir bange macht!
Es ruht die Welt im Schweigen,
ihr Tosen ist vorbei,
stumm ihrer Freude Reigen
und stumm ihr Schmerzenschrei.
Hat Rosen sie geschenket,
hat Dornen sie gebracht —
wirf ab, Herz, was dich kränket
und was dir bange macht!
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About Es ist so still geworden, Op. 66, No. 2
Ferdinand Möhring's Es ist so still geworden, Op. 66, No. 2, is a German secular partsong for SATB choir. The text speaks of the profound stillness of evening, when the world rests and the clamor of the day subsides. It encourages the listener to cast off worries and troubles, finding solace in the quietude and the celestial majesty of the stars. The music likely reflects this serene and contemplative mood, offering a moment of peace and spiritual reflection. It is well-suited for a quiet moment in a concert programme, perhaps as a reflective interlude, or as a concluding piece that leaves the audience with a sense of calm. The rich harmonies of the SATB voicing would add depth to the song's introspective message.
