English translations of Drei Lieder für 1 Singstimme mit Pianofortebegleitung, opus 21
by George Posca
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1. Mägdlein sass in Wald und Moos [sung text not yet checked]
by George Posca , "Mägdlein sass in Wald und Moos", op. 21 (Drei Lieder für 1 Singstimme mit Pianofortebegleitung) no. 1, published 1890 [ voice and piano ], Berlin, Ollendorff
Language: German (Deutsch)
Mägdlein saß [in]1 Wald und Moos, Bunte Blumen auf dem Schoß, Einen Kranz zu winden. "Den ich schau' durchs Kränzelein, Der soll mir der Liebste sein!" Sprach sie bei dem Binden. Kaum ist fertig das Geflecht, Kommt ein junger Jägerknecht Aus dem Busch geflitzet; Kniet und hält das Kränzel dicht Zwischen sein und ihr Gesicht, Schon den Mund gespitzet. "Sieh! so schaut dein Liebster drein, Guckt durchs runde Fensterlein, Komm, mein liebes Kätzchen!" Wie's gewollt, so hat's gemüßt, Hat ihn durch den Kranz geküßt, Ward sein Herzensschätzchen.
Text Authorship:
- by Julius Wolff (1834 - 1910), no title, appears in Lurlei, first published 1886
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View original text (without footnotes)Confirmed with Julius Wolff, Lurlei, Vierzigstes Tausend, Berlin: G. Grote'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, 1894, page 104.
1 Müller-Buessow: "im" by Julius Wolff (1834 - 1910)
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Language: English
The maiden sat [in]1 forest and moss, Colourful flowers in her lap To weave into a wreath. "The one I see through the little wreath, He shall be my beloved!" She said as she wove. The woven wreath was scarcely done, When a young huntsman Comes flitting out of the bush; He kneels and holds the wreath closely Between his and her face, With his lips already formed into a kiss. "See! this is how your beloved looks, Peeks through the round little window. Come, my little kitten!" As it was desired, so it had to be, She kissed him through the wreath, Became his heart's darling.
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Julius Wolff (1834 - 1910), no title, appears in Lurlei, first published 1886
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View original text (without footnotes)Translations of title(s):
"Liedchen der Lurlei" = "Lurlei's little song"
"Lied der Lurlei" = "Lurlei's song"
"Mägdlein sass im Wald und Moos" = "The maiden sat in the forest and moss"
"Mägdlein sass in Wald und Moos" = "The maiden sat in forest and moss"
This text was added to the website: 2021-07-03
Line count: 18
Word count: 108
Translation © by Sharon Krebs
2. Es klingt der Lärm der Welt [sung text not yet checked]
by George Posca , "Es klingt der Lärm der Welt", op. 21 (Drei Lieder für 1 Singstimme mit Pianofortebegleitung) no. 2, published 1890 [ voice and piano ], Berlin, Ollendorff
Language: German (Deutsch)
Es klingt der Lärm der Welt, - Ich hör' ihn nimmer; Denn nur was du gesagt, Das hör' ich immer. Die Menschen schau'n mich an, - Kaum denk' ich dessen; Ich hab' sie alle ja Um dich vergessen. O, laß mich schweigen doch, Mein Lieb, mein Eden! Du hast mich stumm geküßt - Ich kann nicht reden! Ich gab ja alles her, Nichts ist mir blieben; Ich kann nur Eines mehr - Dich lieben, lieben!
Text Authorship:
- by Karl Stieler (1842 - 1885), "Frauensang", appears in Wanderzeit. Ein Liederbuch, in 3. Liebeszauber, first published 1882
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Confirmed with Wanderzeit. Ein Liederbuch von Karl Stieler, Stuttgart, Verlag von Adolf Bonz & Comp., 1882, page 26.
by Karl Stieler (1842 - 1885)
2. Song of a woman
Language: English
The noise of the world clangs forth, - I never hear it; For only what you said, That is what I always hear. People look at me,- I hardly think about that; For I have forgotten all of them Because of you. Oh, let me fall silent, My love, my Eden! You have kissed me mute - I can no longer speak! I have offered up everything, Nothing remains my own; I can only do one thing more - To love you, love you!
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2012 by Sharon Krebs, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., you may ask the copyright-holder(s) directly or ask us; we are authorized to grant permission on their behalf. Please provide the translator's name when contacting us.
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Karl Stieler (1842 - 1885), "Frauensang", appears in Wanderzeit. Ein Liederbuch, in 3. Liebeszauber, first published 1882
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This text was added to the website: 2012-05-22
Line count: 16
Word count: 81
Translation © by Sharon Krebs
3. Wie wundersam ist dies Verlorengehn [sung text not yet checked]
by George Posca , "Wie wundersam ist dies Verlorengehn", op. 21 (Drei Lieder für 1 Singstimme mit Pianofortebegleitung) no. 3, published 1890 [ voice and piano ], Berlin, Ollendorff
Language: German (Deutsch)
Wie wundersam ist dies Verlorengeh'n In Liebestiefen ohne Ziel [und]1 Schranken: Die ganze Welt mit lichten Augen seh'n, Im Sonnenschimmer klarer Freude geh'n, Eins sein in [einem tiefen]2 Glücksgedanken! Und wie im Leben auch die Stürme weh'n, Da ist kein [Zagen und da]3 ist kein Schwanken: Fest steht die Liebe, [wie]4 die Sterne steh'n -- Wie wundersam ist dies Verlorengeh'n In Liebestiefen ohne [Ziel und]5 Schranken!
Text Authorship:
- by Karl Stieler (1842 - 1885), "Wie wundersam . . . !", appears in Wanderzeit. Ein Liederbuch, in 1. Auszug, first published 1882
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View original text (without footnotes)Confirmed with Karl Stieler, Gesammelte Werke, Zweiter Band, Gesammelte Dichtungen (hochdeutsch), Stuttgart: Verlag von Adolf Bonz & Comp., 1908, page 308.
1 Grimm: "noch"2 Grimm: "einem"
3 Gellert: "Zagen, da"; Grimm: "Zagen,"
4 Gellert: "fest wie"
5 Gellert: "Ziel, ohne"; Grimm: "Ziel noch"
by Karl Stieler (1842 - 1885)
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Language: English
How wondrous is this losing of one’s self In depths of love [without goal and]1 barriers: To see the whole world with bright eyes, To walk in the shimmering sunshine of pure joy, To be at one in [a deep]2 thought of happiness! And however much the storms may blow in life, There is no [hesitating and]3 there is no faltering: Love stands as firm as the stars stand -- How wondrous is this losing one’s self In depths of love [without goal and]1 barriers!
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2024 by Sharon Krebs, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., you may ask the copyright-holder(s) directly or ask us; we are authorized to grant permission on their behalf. Please provide the translator's name when contacting us.
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Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Karl Stieler (1842 - 1885), "Wie wundersam . . . !", appears in Wanderzeit. Ein Liederbuch, in 1. Auszug, first published 1882
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View original text (without footnotes)Translations of title(s):
"Wie wundersam . . . !" = "How wondrous . . . !"
"Wie wundersam ist das Verlorengehn" = "How wondrous is this losing of one’s self"
"Wie wundersam ist dies Verlorengeh'n" = "How wondrous is this losing of one’s self"
2 Grimm: "a"
3 Grimm: "hesitating,"
This text was added to the website: 2024-06-14
Line count: 10
Word count: 88
Translation © by Sharon Krebs