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About this track
License the Abendsegen (Evening Prayer) from Engelbert Humperdinck's beloved opera Haensel und Gretel for your next film, documentary or content project through Artyfile. This instrumental version transforms one of the most recognised melodies in the opera repertoire into a majestic orchestral piece featuring piano, strings, flute, horns and oboe — performed by world-class musicians and produced to broadcast standard. Available as a lossless WAV download from EUR 29.90, with full worldwide sync rights included in a single one-time purchase.
About This Recording
The Abendsegen, or Evening Prayer, is the emotional centrepiece of Engelbert Humperdinck's 1893 opera Haensel und Gretel. In the original opera, the two children sing this prayer before falling asleep in the forest, watched over by guardian angels — a moment of tender vulnerability set against the darker fairy-tale narrative. Humperdinck (1854–1921), a close associate of Richard Wagner, composed music that combined Wagnerian orchestral richness with folk-like melodic simplicity, making this aria one of the most beloved in the entire operatic canon.
This Artyfile recording presents the Abendsegen in a purely instrumental arrangement, allowing the full emotional weight of the melody to speak through the orchestra. The arrangement layers expressive piano with lush string passages, delicate flute lines, warm horn textures and lyrical oboe — faithful to the Romantic orchestral tradition while standing independently as a piece for modern sync use. Produced under the Artyfile Edition label by Paul Lorenz, the recording is mastered at 44.1 kHz broadcast standard for direct placement in professional productions.
Licensing and Use Cases
With an Artyfile Basic license (EUR 29.90), you receive:
- Full worldwide sync rights — film, documentary, commercial, social media, YouTube, broadcast
- Perpetual license — no expiry, no renewals, no recurring subscription fees
- Instant WAV download (44.1 kHz lossless studio quality)
- Sync rights managed directly by Artyfile — no additional collection society fees
- Copyright-safe for all platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Vimeo, Facebook)
- No subscription required — one-time purchase, lifetime use
Artyfile Limited Edition (EUR 96.90) includes everything above plus 1% ownership of the master rights as a Music NFT on Ethereum — earn from global streaming royalties and future sync placements. Purchase additional units to increase your ownership share.
Perfect For
- Film and documentary — underscore scenes of childhood innocence, family bonds, evening settings, prayer, hope or fairy-tale narratives with an aria recognised worldwide
- Wedding and celebration films — the Abendsegen's gentle, protective quality makes it ideal for ceremony moments, blessing sequences and romantic evening footage
- Christmas and seasonal content — Haensel und Gretel is traditionally staged during the Christmas season across European opera houses, making this track a natural fit for holiday videos, advent campaigns and seasonal storytelling
- Commercials and brand films — convey warmth, trust, heritage and emotional depth in family, wellness, lifestyle or luxury brand campaigns
- YouTube and content creation — add orchestral sophistication to nature videos, bedtime stories, meditation content, travel vlogs and narrative storytelling
- Corporate and agency work — distinguished, emotionally resonant music for presentations, charity campaigns, healthcare content and educational productions
Why License Through Artyfile
Licensing opera-derived orchestral music for sync use can be complex. Recordings of Humperdinck's Abendsegen from major orchestras and opera houses typically involve multiple rights holders — the orchestra, the conductor, the label, the publisher and potentially one or more collecting societies. This Artyfile arrangement provides the emotional resonance of the original in a fully cleared, independently managed format. Sync rights and master rights are managed directly by Artyfile — one purchase provides complete worldwide clearance, with no subscription lock-in and no hidden costs.
Artyfile music is registered with GEMA and all collecting societies for worldwide monitoring, but the sync rights are handled independently by Artyfile — so you pay once and use the track with full confidence on any platform, in any territory, in perpetuity.
Track Details
| Title | Humperdinck: Haensel und Gretel, Abendsegen / Evening Prayer (Instrumental Version) |
| SKU | SW10010.1 |
| Composer | Engelbert Humperdinck (1854–1921) |
| Performer / Producer | Paul Lorenz |
| Genre | Classical / Opera |
| Instruments | Piano, Orchestra, Strings, Flute, Horns, Oboe |
| Moods | Emotional, Sad/Nostalgic, Gentle, Tender, Hopeful |
| Tempo | Slow / Medium |
| Format | WAV 44.1 kHz (lossless studio quality) |
| License | Worldwide, perpetual sync rights — managed directly by Artyfile |
| Basic Price | EUR 29.90 (one-time, no subscription) |
| Limited Edition | EUR 96.90 (includes 1% master rights ownership as Music NFT) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this Abendsegen recording in my film or YouTube video?
Yes. Every Artyfile Basic purchase includes full worldwide sync rights. You can use this track in films, documentaries, YouTube videos, Instagram Reels, TikTok, commercials, corporate videos and any other visual media — without copyright strikes or additional fees.
Is Humperdinck's Abendsegen in the public domain — are there copyright issues?
Humperdinck's original composition (1893) is in the public domain. However, this specific recording and orchestral arrangement are fully owned and managed by Artyfile — all sync rights and master rights are cleared in your purchase. There are no third-party claims or additional clearances required.
Do I need to pay GEMA fees when using this track?
No. While Artyfile music is registered with GEMA and other collecting societies for worldwide monitoring, the sync rights are managed directly by Artyfile. You pay once and receive full clearance — no additional GEMA fees, no separate negotiations with collecting societies.
What is the difference between Artyfile Basic and Limited Edition?
Artyfile Basic (EUR 29.90) gives you the track with full worldwide sync rights and an instant WAV download — one purchase, perpetual use, no subscription. Artyfile Limited Edition (EUR 96.90) includes everything in Basic plus 1% ownership of the master rights as a Music NFT on Ethereum. As a co-owner, you earn a share of global streaming royalties and future sync placements. You can purchase multiple units to increase your ownership percentage.
Is this track suitable for Christmas or wedding videos?
Yes, particularly so. Humperdinck's Haensel und Gretel is traditionally performed during the Christmas season at opera houses across Europe, making the Abendsegen a natural choice for holiday content, advent campaigns and seasonal storytelling. Its gentle, prayer-like quality also makes it ideal for wedding ceremony moments, blessing sequences and romantic evening footage.
How quickly can I download the track after purchase?
Your WAV download is available immediately upon payment confirmation. There is no waiting period and no subscription required. The file is delivered at 44.1 kHz lossless quality, ready to place directly into your editing timeline.
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