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Fahr wohl, du goldne Sonne
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Fahr wohl, du goldne Sonne by Ludwig van Beethoven — Lyrics
Fahr wohl, du gold'ne Sonne,
du gehst zu deiner Ruh';
und voll von deiner Wonne
gehn mir die Augen zu.
Schwer sind die Augenlider,
du nimmst das Lied mit fort.
Fahr wohl, wir sehn uns wieder
hier unten oder dort.
Hier unten, wann sich wieder
dies Haupt vom Schlaf erhob;
dann blickest du hernieder
und freuest dich darob.
Und trägt des Tod's Gefieder
mich statt des Traums empor,
so schau' ich selbst hernieder
zu dir aus höher'm Chor.
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About Fahr wohl, du goldne Sonne
Beethoven’s Fahr wohl, du goldne Sonne is a four-part setting for SATB voices. The German text expresses a gentle farewell to the sun as it sets, carrying its warmth and beauty away. The composer captures the peaceful mood of the lyrics, with voices weaving together to create a rich yet serene texture. The music evokes a sense of longing and reflection, contemplating rest and the possibility of reunion, whether in life or beyond. This secular part-song offers a moment of quiet contemplation, suitable for a choir seeking expressive and harmonically satisfying repertoire.
