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Gute Nacht, Op. 59, No. 4
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Gute Nacht, Op. 59, No. 4 by Robert Schumann — Lyrics
Die gute Nacht, die ich dir sage,
Freund, hörest du:
Ein Engel, der die Botschaft trage,
geht ab und zu.
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About Gute Nacht, Op. 59, No. 4
Robert Schumann’s Gute Nacht, Op. 59, No. 4, is a setting of a German poem that expresses a gentle farewell. The words speak of a good night being delivered by an angel, who also brings back greetings from a friend, implying a deep and enduring bond between the singer and the recipient of the song. The music for SATB voices captures this tender sentiment, with the composer’s characteristic lyrical flow and harmonic richness. This partsong, typical of Schumann’s contributions to secular German Lieder and ensemble song, offers a heartfelt musical expression of friendship and parting, suitable for a choir seeking to explore the Romantic repertoire.
