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Frieden der Nacht
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Frieden der Nacht by Carl Reinecke — Lyrics
Der Tag ist längst geschieden
und von dem Sternenzelt
sinkt tiefer, heil'ger Frieden
herab auf Haus und Feld.
Auf müde Augen linde
legt süßen Schlaf die Nacht;
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About Frieden der Nacht
Carl Reinecke’s Frieden der Nacht, for solo voice in German, is a gentle evocation of evening tranquility. The music itself likely mirrors the stillness and peace described in the text, as the words speak of the day’s end and the descent of holy peace upon house and field. The lyrics continue to paint a tender picture of night bringing sweet sleep to weary eyes, with God’s angel watching over a child. This is secular part-song writing that captures a quiet, intimate moment of domestic peace, suggesting a warm and lyrical musical setting that would suit a reflective mood.
