English translations of Fünf Lieder, opus 12
by Bruno Ramann (1832 - 1897)
1. Ich preise nicht dein Auge klar [sung text not yet checked]
by Bruno Ramann (1832 - 1897), "Ich preise nicht dein Auge klar", op. 12 (Fünf Lieder) no. 1, published 1869 [ alto or baritone and piano ], Kassel, Luckhardt
Language: German (Deutsch)
Ich preise nicht dein Auge klar, Nicht deinen Leib so zart gebaut, Nicht deiner Lippen süßen Laut, Uuv nicht dein seiden Lockenhaar. Wie karg wär' solches Preises Frist? Mein Preis für dich muß ewig sein. Ich preis' dein frommes Herz allein, Weil das allein nur ewig ist.
Text Authorship:
- by Oscar von Redwitz-Schmölz (1823 - 1891), no title, appears in Gedichte, in Minnelieder, no. 4
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by Oscar von Redwitz-Schmölz (1823 - 1891)
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2. Die Wasserlilie [sung text not yet checked]
by Bruno Ramann (1832 - 1897), "Die Wasserlilie", op. 12 (Fünf Lieder) no. 2, published 1869 [ alto or baritone and piano ], Kassel, Luckhardt
Language: German (Deutsch)
Die schlanke Wasserlilie Schaut träumend empor aus dem See; Da grüßt der Mond herunter Mit lichtem Liebesweh. Verschämt senkt sie [das]1 Köpfchen Wieder [hinab]2 zu den Welln -- Da sieht sie zu ihren Füßen Den armen [blassen]3 Geselln.
Text Authorship:
- by Heinrich Heine (1797 - 1856), no title, appears in Neue Gedichte, in Neuer Frühling, no. 15
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View original text (without footnotes)Confirmed with: Heinrich Heine’s sämtliche Werke in vier Bänden, herausgegeben von Otto F. Lachmann, Erster Band, Leipzig: Druck und Verlag von Philipp Reclam jun, [1887], page 244
1 Pfitzner: "ihr"2 Pfitzner: "zurück"
3 omitted by Pfitzner
by Heinrich Heine (1797 - 1856)
2. The slender waterlily
Language: English
The slender waterlily Gazed dreaming up out of the lake. The moon greeted her from above With bright love plaints. Shyly she lowers her little head Down to the waters again -- There she sees at her feet That poor pale fellow.
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Heinrich Heine (1797 - 1856), no title, appears in Neue Gedichte, in Neuer Frühling, no. 15
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Word count: 41
Translation © by Lawrence Snyder
3. Freudvoll und leidvoll [sung text not yet checked]
by Bruno Ramann (1832 - 1897), "Freudvoll und leidvoll", op. 12 (Fünf Lieder) no. 3, published 1869 [ alto or baritone and piano ], Kassel, Luckhardt
Language: German (Deutsch)
Freudvoll Und leidvoll, Gedankenvoll seyn; [Langen]1 Und bangen In schwebender Pein; Himmelhoch jauchzend Zum Tode betrübt; Glücklich allein Ist die Seele, die liebt.
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- by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832), no title, appears in Egmont, Act III, Clärchen's song, first published 1788
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View original text (without footnotes)Confirmed with Goethe's Werke, Vollständige Ausgabe letzter Hand, Achter Band, Stuttgart und Tübingen, in der J.G.Cottaschen Buchhandlung, 1827, pages 231-232, and with Egmont. Trauerspiel von Goethe. Leipzig bei Georg Joachim Göschen 1788, page 97.
Note for line 4 word 1: some editions not endorsed by Goethe have "Hangen" instead of "Langen".
1 Liszt, Rubinstein: "Hangen" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832)
3. Joyful and sorrowful
Language: English
Joyful And sorrowful, Thoughtful; Longing And anxious In constant anguish; Skyhigh rejoicing despairing to death; Happy alone Is the soul that loves.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Richard Morris, (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 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832), no title, appears in Egmont, Act III, Clärchen's song, first published 1788
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Word count: 22
Translation © by Richard Morris
4. Herbstnacht [sung text not yet checked]
by Bruno Ramann (1832 - 1897), "Herbstnacht", op. 12 (Fünf Lieder) no. 4, published 1869 [ alto or baritone and piano ], Kassel, Luckhardt
Language: German (Deutsch)
Das ist ein Brausen und Heulen, Herbstnacht und Regen und Wind; Wo mag wohl jetzo weilen Mein armes, banges Kind? Ich seh' sie am Fenster lehnen Im einsamen Kämmerlein; Das Auge gefüllt mit Tränen, Starrt sie in die Nacht hinein.
Text Authorship:
- by Heinrich Heine (1797 - 1856), no title, appears in Buch der Lieder, in Lyrisches Intermezzo, no. 57
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Confirmed with Heinrich Heine, Buch der Lieder, Hoffmann und Campe, Hamburg, 1827, page 161.
by Heinrich Heine (1797 - 1856)
4. It is roaring and howling
Language: English
It is roaring and howling, this rainy, windy Fall night. Where can she now be, my woeful, fearful child? I see her lean at the casement in her lonely little room; her eyes filled with tears, she stares out into the night.
Text Authorship:
- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2012 by T. P. (Peter) Perrin, (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 Heinrich Heine (1797 - 1856), no title, appears in Buch der Lieder, in Lyrisches Intermezzo, no. 57
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This text was added to the website: 2012-02-28
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Translation © by T. P. (Peter) Perrin
5. Weisst du noch? [sung text not yet checked]
by Bruno Ramann (1832 - 1897), "Weisst du noch?", op. 12 (Fünf Lieder) no. 5, published 1869 [ alto or baritone and piano ], Kassel, Luckhardt
Language: German (Deutsch)
Weißt du noch, wie ich am [Felsen]1 Bei den Veilchen dich belauschte? Weißt du noch den Fliederstrauch, Wo der Strom vorüber rauschte? Weißt du noch den Bergespfad, Wo ich um den Strauß dich bat, Weißt du noch? Ach, es war ein süßes Bild, Als du da errötend standest Und zur Erde all die Blumen Fielen, die zum Strauß du [wandest]2! Deine liebe kleine Hand Spielte mit dem blauen Band, Weißt du noch? Und es sahen Fels und Strom Dein Erröten und dein Beben, Sahen auch den ersten Kuß, Halb genommen, halb gegeben! Und des Himmels goldner Strahl Ueberflog Gebirg und Thal; Weißt du noch?
Text Authorship:
- by Otto Roquette (1824 - 1896), "Weißt du noch?"
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View original text (without footnotes)Confirmed with Otto Roquette, Liederbuch, Stuttgart und Tübingen: J.G. Cotta’scher Verlag, 1852, pages 57-58
1 Abt, Fischer, Fischhof, Lammers, Pauls: "Fels" (according to Hofmeister) ; further changes may exist not shown above.2 Blumenthal: "bandest"
by Otto Roquette (1824 - 1896)
5.
Language: English
Do you still remember, how at the rock By the violets I eavesdropped on you? Do you still remember the lilac bush Where the river rushed past? Do you still remember the mountain path Where I asked you for your bouquet, Do you still remember? Ah, it was a sweet image When you stood there blushing And all the flowers fell to earth, [The flowers] that you were [twining]1 into a bouquet! Your dear little hand Played with the blue ribbon, Do you still remember? And the rocks and river saw Your blushing and your trembling, Saw, too, the first kiss, Half taken, half given! And the golden beam from heaven Skimmed over mountain and valley; Do you still remember?
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2018 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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View original text (without footnotes)Translations of title(s):
"Weißt du noch?" = "Do you still remember?"
"Weisst du noch wie ich am Fels" = "Do you still remember, how I at the rock"
"Weisst du noch, wie ich am Felsen" = "Do you still remember, how I at the rock"
This text was added to the website: 2018-02-01
Line count: 21
Word count: 121
Translation © by Sharon Krebs