Songs
Abendlied
(1816)
D382
Abendlied
Sanft glänzt die Abendsonne Auf diese stille FlurUnd strahlet Ruh’ und Wonne Auf jede Kreatur.Sie zeichnet Licht und Schatten Auf die beblümte Au,Und auf den grünen Matten Blitzt der kristallne Tau.Dir, der die AbendröteAm Himmel ausgespannt Und süsses NachtgeflöteAuf diese Flur gesandt,Dir sei dies Herz geweihte, Das reiner Dank durchglüht, Es schlage noch erfreuet, Wenn einst das Leben flieht.
Evening Song
The evening sun shines gently on these silent meadows, shedding peace and joyover every creature.It traces light and shadowupon the flower-decked pastures, and on the verdant fieldsthe crystal dew sparkles.To you, who spread the red glow of evening over the heavensand brought the sweet song of the nightto these meadows,to you I dedicate this heart glowing with pure gratitude; may it still beat joyfully when life ceases.
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Composer
Franz Peter Schubert was an late Classical and early Romantic composer. He produced a vast oeuvre during his short life, composing more the 600 vocal works (largely Lieder), and well as several symphonies, operas, and a large body of piano music. He was uncommonly gifted from a young age, but appreciation of his music was limited during his lifetime. His work became more popular in the decades after his death, and was praised by 19th century composers, including Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms, and Liszt.
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Abendlied
Evening Song
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Composer
Franz Peter Schubert was an late Classical and early Romantic composer. He produced a vast oeuvre during his short life, composing more the 600 vocal works (largely Lieder), and well as several symphonies, operas, and a large body of piano music. He was uncommonly gifted from a young age, but appreciation of his music was limited during his lifetime. His work became more popular in the decades after his death, and was praised by 19th century composers, including Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms, and Liszt.
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