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Gleich wie der Mond
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Gleich wie der Mond by Robert Franz — Lyrics
1. Gleich wie der Mond so keusch und rein,
so bist du, holdes Mägdelein,
mir in der Nacht des Herzens aufgegangen.
2. O sanfter Schein, o mildes Licht,
das mir aus deinem Angesicht
entgegen nun mit süßem Zauber strahlet!
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About Gleich wie der Mond
Robert Franz sets a German poem in this SATB setting, which falls into the genre of secular part-songs. The text expresses the singer's deep affection for a maiden, comparing her to the moon, pure and bright. Her gentle radiance, like a soft light, illuminates the darkness of his heart. He describes his heart as a stormy sea, now calmed by her serene presence and gentle rays. The maiden, he concludes, guides the ebb and flow of his emotions with her tender light, bringing peace and stability to his inner world.
