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Horch, die Vesperhymne klingt
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Horch, die Vesperhymne klingt by Carl Reinecke — Lyrics
Hark! the vesper hymn is stealing
O’er the waters soft and clear;
Nearer yet and nearer pealing,
And now [Now it] bursts upon the ear.
Jubilate, jubilate, jubilate, Amen!
Farther now, now farther stealing
Soft it fades upon the ear.
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About Horch, die Vesperhymne klingt
Perfect for an evening concert or a reflective moment, Carl Reinecke’s partsong Horch, die Vesperhymne klingt (Hark, the vesper hymn is stealing) paints a vivid sonic landscape. This secular work for SATB choir captures the ebb and flow of a distant hymn, its melody first approaching and then receding, much like waves upon a shore. The text evokes the gentle yet powerful presence of the vesper hymn, building to a jubilant climax before fading back into silence. The composer masterfully uses the choir to create a sense of atmosphere and movement, mirroring the changing intensity of the music. It is presented here with lyrics in both German and English, allowing for flexible programming.
