Zieh mit mir, geliebtes kind In die wälder ferner kunde Und behalt als angebind Nur mein lied in deinem munde. Baden wir im sanften blau Der mit duft umhüllten grenzen: Werden unsre leiber glänzen Klarer scheinen als [der]1 tau. In der luft [sich silbern fein]2 Fäden uns zu schleiern spinnen · Auf dem rasen bleichen linnen Zart wie schnee und sternenschein. Unter bäumen um den see Schweben wir vereint uns freuend · Sachte singend · blumen streuend · Weiße nelken weißen klee.
Twelve songs: for soprano and piano , opus 27
by Alexander Zemlinsky (1871 - 1942)
1. Entführung  [sung text checked 1 time]
Authorship:
- by Stefan George (1868 - 1933), "Entführung", appears in Das Jahr der Seele, in Überschriften und Widmungen, in Erinnerungen an einige Abende innerer Geselligkeit
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View original text (without footnotes)1 Schreker: "wie"
2 Schreker: "so silberfein"
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1. Elopement
Come with me, my child, today . . . . . . . . . .— The rest of this text is not
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Authorship:
- Singable translation by Maurice Wright (b. 1949), "Elopement", copyright ©
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Stefan George (1868 - 1933), "Entführung", appears in Das Jahr der Seele, in Überschriften und Widmungen, in Erinnerungen an einige Abende innerer Geselligkeit
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2. Sommer  [sung text checked 1 time]
Der Duft nach Sandel, den die seidenen Fächer Über die Brüste schöner Frauen wehn, Die Perlen auf der braunen Haut, Gesänge, Der Klang der Harfen und das Lied der Vogel - Das alles weckt den Gott der Liebe auf, Und neue Lust und neue Qual beginnt.
Authorship:
- by Hans Bethge (1876 - 1946), "Sommer II"
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- a text in Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) by Kalidasa (flourished 5th century) [text unavailable]
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The scent of sandalwood . . . . . . . . . .— The rest of this text is not
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- Singable translation by Maurice Wright (b. 1949), "Summer", copyright ©
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Hans Bethge (1876 - 1946), "Sommer II"
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- a text in Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) by Kalidasa (flourished 5th century) [text unavailable]
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3. Frühling  [sung text checked 1 time]
Nun liegen Kränze um die schönen Brüste Der Mädchen, Feucht von der Essenz der Sandel, Und Betel hauchen ihre [Lippen, und]1 Um ihre Hüften funkeln Gürtelbänder, - So schreiten furchtlos sie dem Liebesgott, Der [lang ersehnten]2 Seligkeit, entgegen.
Authorship:
- by Hans Bethge (1876 - 1946), "Frühling III", appears in Der indische Harfe, first published 1920
Based on:
- a text in Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) by Kalidasa (flourished 5th century), "वसन्त-वर्णना", appears in ऋतुसंहार-काव्यम्
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- ENG English (Bertram Kottmann) , "Spring", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
1 Zemlinsky: "Lippen."
2 Zemlinsky: "langersehnten"
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3. Spring
Laying a garland on the tender breast of the maiden . . . . . . . . . .— The rest of this text is not
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Authorship:
- Singable translation by Maurice Wright (b. 1949), "Spring", copyright ©
Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Hans Bethge (1876 - 1946), "Frühling III", appears in Der indische Harfe, first published 1920
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- a text in Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) by Kalidasa (flourished 5th century), "वसन्त-वर्णना", appears in ऋतुसंहार-काव्यम्
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4. Jetzt ist die Zeit  [sung text checked 1 time]
Jetzt ist die Zeit, die um die grünen Ränder Der Teiche bunte Blumen sprießen läßt, Die blassen jungen Mädchen, schön wie Monde, Gehn unter Blüten in den Mangohainen.
Authorship:
- by Hans Bethge (1876 - 1946), "Frühling IV", appears in Der indische Harfe, first published 1920
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- a text in Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) by Kalidasa (flourished 5th century) [text unavailable]
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- ENG English (Bertram Kottmann) , "Now is the time", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
4. Now is the time
Now is the time, around the greening edge of the old pond . . . . . . . . . .— The rest of this text is not
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Authorship:
- Singable translation by Maurice Wright (b. 1949), "Now is the time", copyright ©
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Hans Bethge (1876 - 1946), "Frühling IV", appears in Der indische Harfe, first published 1920
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- a text in Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) by Kalidasa (flourished 5th century) [text unavailable]
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5. The rejected
She had been bashful when she went to see him . . . . . . . . . .— The rest of this text is not
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Authorship:
- Singable translation by Maurice Wright (b. 1949), "The rejected", copyright ©
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5. Die Verschmähte  [sung text checked 1 time]
Sie hatte schüchtern zu ihm aufgesehen; Dann hatte sie mit flehender Gebärde Die Hände ihm geboten. Endlich aber Hat sie an seine Schärpe sich geklammert Und hat ihn frei und ohne Falsch umarmt. Er aber, dessen Herz verhärtet war, Wies alle ihre Liebe kalt zurück Und ging hinweg. Da hat sie still dem Leben, Doch ihrer Liebe nimmermehr, entsagt.
Authorship:
- by Hans Bethge (1876 - 1946), "Die Verschmähte", appears in Der indische Harfe, first published 1920
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- a text in Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) by Amaru (flourished between the 6th and 8th centuries) [text unavailable]
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- ENG English (Bertram Kottmann) , "The rejected one", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
6. Autumn breezes
The autumn breezes carry the rich perfume . . . . . . . . . .— The rest of this text is not
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Authorship:
- Singable translation by Maurice Wright (b. 1949), "Autumn breezes", copyright ©
Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Hans Bethge (1876 - 1946), "Herbst III", appears in Der indische Harfe, first published 1920
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- a text in Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) by Kalidasa (flourished 5th century), "शरद्-वर्णनम्", appears in ऋतुसंहार-काव्यम्
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6. Der Wind des Herbstes  [sung text checked 1 time]
Der Wind des Herbstes weht den feinen Duft Von Lotosblumen durch die Nacht herbei. Das Meer liegt hell und heiter wie Kristall, Ganz wolkenlos spannt sich der Himmel aus Und zeigt bei Nacht die leuchtenden Gestirne, Und Mondlicht fließt hernieder, kühl und klar.
Authorship:
- by Hans Bethge (1876 - 1946), "Herbst III", appears in Der indische Harfe, first published 1920
Based on:
- a text in Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) by Kalidasa (flourished 5th century), "शरद्-वर्णनम्", appears in ऋतुसंहार-काव्यम्
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- ENG English (Bertram Kottmann) , "The wind of Autumn", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Vento d'autunno", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
7. Elend  [sung text checked 1 time]
Spielt die Blues für mich, Spielt die Blues für mich, Spielt sie leis und laßt Leise weinen mich. Spielt Vergessenheit, O Vergessenheit, Denn der Liebste Tut mir Leid. Das verstehst du nicht, Nein, verstehst du nicht, Daß ich liebe den, Der mein Glück zerbricht. Schwarz und arm bin ich, Schwarz und traurig ich, Spielt die Blues und laßt Leise weinen mich.
Authorship:
- by Anna Siemsen
Based on:
- a text in English by Langston Hughes (1902 - 1967), "Misery", appears in Fine Clothes to the Jew, first published 1927
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]8. Harlem Tänzerin  [sung text checked 1 time]
Dirnen und Burschen hört' ich Beifall rasen, Als sie, halbnackt, den stolzen Körper wand, Und ihre Stimme war wie Flötenblasen Auf einer Fahrt ins sommerliche Land. Sanft und voll Anmut glitt im Tanz sie hin, Der dünne Flor barg ihren Körper nicht, Wie eine Palme schien sie meinem Sinn, Die stolzer nur im Sturm sich aufgericht'. Ihr glänzend Haar, ihr dunkler Nacken strahlte. Weinheiße Burschen schrien den Saal entlang Und warfen Geld, und neidbewundernd malt' Der Dirnen Blick, der gierig sie verschlang. Sie lächelte weit über uns ins Leere, Als ob sie fern, o fern und einsam wäre.
Authorship:
- by Anna Siemsen
Based on:
- a text in English by Claude Mckay (1890 - 1948), "The Harlem Dancer"
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]9. Afrikanischer Tanz  [sung text checked 1 time]
Grollen die Tomtoms, Rollen die Tomtoms, Grollen, Rollen, Wecken dein Blut. Tanz! Nachtumhülltes Mädchen Dreht sich leis Im Lichterkreis, Rauchwölkchen um das Feuer Dreht sich leis im Lichterkreis. Und die Tomtoms rollen, Und die Tomtoms grollen, Rollen, grollen, Wecken dein Blut.
Authorship:
- by Josef Luitpold Stern (1886 - 1966), as Josef Luitpold
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- a text in English by Langston Hughes (1902 - 1967), "Danse Africaine", appears in The Weary Blues, first published 1926
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]10. Give me one more song
Give me one more song . . . . . . . . . .— The rest of this text is not
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Authorship:
- Singable translation by Maurice Wright (b. 1949), "Give me one more song", copyright ©
Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Stefan George (1868 - 1933), no title, appears in Das Jahr der Seele, in Traurige Tänze, no. 4
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10. Gib ein Lied mir wieder  [sung text checked 1 time]
Gib ein Lied mir wieder Im klaren Tone deiner Freudentage - Du weißt es ja: mir wich der Friede, Und meine Hand ist zag. Wo dunkle Seelen sinnen, Erscheinen Bilder, seltne, hohe, Doch fehlt das leuchtende Erinnern, Die Farbe hell und froh. Wo sieche Seelen reden, Da lindern schmeichelhafte Töne, Da ist die Stimme tief und edel, Doch nicht zum Sang so schön.
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- by Stefan George (1868 - 1933), no title, appears in Das Jahr der Seele, in Traurige Tänze, no. 4
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]11. Regenzeit  [sung text checked 1 time]
Beschwert von Blüten, beugen sich die Zweige Der Bäume nieder, silberne Regentropfen Glänzen darüber hin, ein schwüler Duft Ergießt sich durch den feuchten Raum und macht Die Liebenden voll Sehnsucht [nacheinander]1.
Authorship:
- by Hans Bethge (1876 - 1946), "Regenzeit I", appears in Der indische Harfe, first published 1920
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- a text in Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) by Kalidasa (flourished 5th century) [text unavailable]
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- ENG English (Bertram Kottmann) , "Monsoon season", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
1 Zemlinsky: "zu einander"
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11. Rainy season
Filled up with blossoms . . . . . . . . . .— The rest of this text is not
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Authorship:
- Singable translation by Maurice Wright (b. 1949), "Rainy season", copyright ©
Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Hans Bethge (1876 - 1946), "Regenzeit I", appears in Der indische Harfe, first published 1920
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- a text in Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) by Kalidasa (flourished 5th century) [text unavailable]
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12. Wandrers Nachtlied  [sung text checked 1 time]
Der1 du [von dem Himmel]2 bist, [Alles Leid]3 und Schmerzen [stillest]4, Den, der doppelt elend ist, Doppelt mit [Erquickung füllest]5, Ach ich bin des Treibens müde! [Was soll all der Schmerz und Lust?]6 Süßer Friede, Komm, ach komm in [meine]7 Brust!
Authorship:
- by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832), "Wandrers Nachtlied", written 1776, first published 1780
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- AFR Afrikaans [singable] (Robert Schall) , copyright © 2016, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- CAT Catalan (Català) (Salvador Pila) , copyright © 2016, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- CHI Chinese (中文) [singable] (Dr Huaixing Wang) , copyright © 2024, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- DUT Dutch (Nederlands) [singable] (Lau Kanen) , "Trekkers nachtlied", copyright © 2005, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Emily Ezust) , "Wanderer's night song", copyright ©
- ENG English (Edgar Alfred Bowring) , "The wanderer's night-song", appears in The Poems of Goethe, first published 1853
- ENG English [singable] (Charles Fonteyn Manney) , "O thou who from heaven art", first published 1911
- FRE French (Français) (Pierre Mathé) , "Le chant de nuit du voyageur I", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRL Friulian (Ermes Culos) , "Tu ch'i ti vèns dal paradìs", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- GRE Greek (Ελληνικά) [singable] (Christakis Poumbouris) , copyright © 2014, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- HUN Hungarian (Magyar) (Tamás Rédey) , copyright © 2015, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Amelia Maria Imbarrato) , "Canto notturno del viandante II", copyright © 2006, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- SPA Spanish (Español) (Lewis Grenville) , "La cancion nocturna del caminante", copyright © 2011, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Confirmed with Goethe’s Werke. Vollständige Ausgabe letzter Hand. Erster Band. Stuttgart und Tübingen, in der J.G. Cotta'schen Buchhandlung. 1827, page 109.
First published in Christliches Magazin Herausgegeben von Joh. Konrad Pfenninger, Dritter Band, 1780, page 243, with the musical setting by Ph. Ch. Kayser.
1 Backer-Grøndahl’s score has a comma after this word (likely a typo)2 Kirchner: "von den Himmeln"; Hiller, Milcke: "vom Himmel" (further changes may exist not shown above)
3 Rust: "Kummer, Leid"
4 Schubert: "stillst"
5 Schubert: "Entzückung füllst"
6 Rust: "Bangen Schmerzes, wilder Lust,"; Arnim and J. Marx: "Was soll all der Schmerz, die Lust?"
7 Backer-Grøndahl: "meiner" (likely a typo)
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12. The wanderer's night song
You, who did from heaven come . . . . . . . . . .— The rest of this text is not
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- Singable translation by Maurice Wright (b. 1949), "The wanderer's night song", copyright ©
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832), "Wandrers Nachtlied", written 1776, first published 1780
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