English translations of Drei Duette für Sopran und Bariton mit Pianoforte, opus 38
by Wilhelm Reinhard Berger (1861 - 1911)
1. Wie klang aus deinem Munde [sung text not yet checked]
by Wilhelm Reinhard Berger (1861 - 1911), "Wie klang aus deinem Munde", op. 38 (Drei Duette für Sopran und Bariton mit Pianoforte) no. 1, published 1890 [ duet for soprano and baritone with piano ], Bremen, Praeger & Meier
Language: German (Deutsch)
Er: Wie klang aus deinem Munde Das Ja so wunderbar? Ich bin nun zwei geworden, Der ich so einsam war. Sie Wie klang es aus deinem Munde Beseligend meinem Ohr? Ich habe Ruhe gefunden, Da ich in dir mich verlor. Er: Mein Kind, mein Weib, mein Liebchen, Mein süßes Eigentum, Du meines Laubes Blume, Du meine Freude, mein Ruhm! Sie: Dein Kind, dein Weib, dein Liebchen, Und deine Magd, und dein! Mein teurer Herr, mein Gebieter, Du Vielgeliebter mein! Er: Wie anders ergeht in die Zukunft Sich nun der Gedanken Flug! Nun gilt es, stark zu erhalten, Beharrlich, besonnen und klug. Sie: Vergessen aller Zeiten An deiner lieben Brust! Der Gegenwart genießen In süßer himmlischer Lust! Beide: Wirf, segenreicher Vater, Den Blick auf die Kinder dein, Und laß ihre fromme Liebe Ein Dankgebet dir sein.
Text Authorship:
- by Adelbert von Chamisso (1781 - 1838), no title, appears in Lieder und lyrisch epische Gedichte, in Lebens-Lieder und Bilder, no. 15
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by Adelbert von Chamisso (1781 - 1838)
1. How from your lips
Language: English
He: How from your lips The "yes" sounded so wonderfully? I, who was once so lonely, Have now become two. She: How the words from your lips Rang so happily in my ear? I have found my peace Since I lost myself in you. He: My little one, my wife, my darling, My sweet possession, You are the flower of my foliage, You are my joy, my pride! She: Your little one, your wife, your darling, And your servant, and yours! My precious lord, my master, You much-loved man of mine! He: How differently now into the future Is the flight of my thoughts! Now it is important to remain strong, Constant, prudent, and clever. She: To forget all time Upon your dear bosom! To revel in the present In sweet heavenly pleasure! Both: Cast, Father rich in blessings, Thy gaze upon these thy children, And let their devout love Be a prayer of gratitude to thee.
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Adelbert von Chamisso (1781 - 1838), no title, appears in Lieder und lyrisch epische Gedichte, in Lebens-Lieder und Bilder, no. 15
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Line count: 35
Word count: 157
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2. Deutsch [sung text not yet checked]
by Wilhelm Reinhard Berger (1861 - 1911), "Deutsch", op. 38 (Drei Duette für Sopran und Bariton mit Pianoforte) no. 2, published 1890 [ duet for soprano and baritone with piano ], Bremen, Praeger & Meier
Language: German (Deutsch)
Wenn ich an dich gedenke Bei stiller Nacht allein, Das geht mir durch die Seele Wie lichter Mondenschein; Das geht mit durch die Seele Wie lieblich Harfenspiel, Mir ist, ich hatte nimmer Der Freuden also viel. Mein Herz ist wie ein Ringlein Von eitel güldnen Glast, Du bist die klare Perle, Und bist darein gefaßt. So wie die Perl' im Golde, So funkelst du darin, Und trägst auch mich beschlossen So fest in deinem Sinn. O dank' dir's Gott, Herzliebste, Viel tausend, tausendmal, So viel als Veilchen blühen Zu Ostern tief im Thal! So viel als Veilchen blühen, So oft gedenk' ich dein; Das geht mir durch die Seele Wie lichter Mondenschein.
Text Authorship:
- by Emanuel Geibel (1815 - 1884), "Deutsch", appears in Juniuslieder, in Lieder, in In Volksweisen, no. 5
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by Emanuel Geibel (1815 - 1884)
2. German
Language: English
When I think about you Alone at night, It pierces my soul Like bright moonlight; It pierces my soul Like lovely harp music, And feels as though I have never Felt so much joy. My heart is like a tiny ring Of pure, golden glass, You are a shimmering pearl Set within it. And like a pearl set in gold, You sparkle there, And, in turn, clasp me Securely within your heart. Oh, I thank God for you, dearest heart, A thousand thousand times over, As many as there are violets blooming Deep in the valley at Easter! As many as there are violets blooming, Is how often I think of you; It pierces my soul Like bright moonlight.
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Emanuel Geibel (1815 - 1884), "Deutsch", appears in Juniuslieder, in Lieder, in In Volksweisen, no. 5
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Word count: 119
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3. Hans und Grete [sung text not yet checked]
by Wilhelm Reinhard Berger (1861 - 1911), "Hans und Grete", op. 38 (Drei Duette für Sopran und Bariton mit Pianoforte) no. 3, published 1890 [ duet for soprano and baritone with piano ], Bremen, Praeger & Meier
Language: German (Deutsch)
Sie: Guckst du mir denn immer nach, Wo du nur mich findest? Nimm die Äuglein [doch]1 in acht! Daß du nicht erblindest. Er: Gucktest du nicht stets herum, Würdest mich nicht sehen; Nimm dein Hälschen doch in acht! Wirst es noch verdrehen.
Text Authorship:
- by Johann Ludwig Uhland (1787 - 1862), "Hans und Grete", written 1815, appears in Lieder
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View text without footnotesConfirmed with: Uhlands Werke in drei Teilen, Erster Teil. Gedichte, herausgegeben von Adalbert Silbermann, Berlin, Leipzig, Wien, Stuttgart: Deutsches Verlagshaus Bong & Co., [no year given], pages 36-37.
1 Reger: "nur" by Johann Ludwig Uhland (1787 - 1862)
3. Hans and Grete
Language: English
She: Do you always stare at me Wherever you may find me? Mind your eyes So that you do not go blind! He: If you did not always look around You would not see me; Mind your neck! You shall twist it yet.
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