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English translations of Sechs Gedichte, opus 8

by Julius Stern (1820 - 1883)

1. Unter den dunklen Linden  [sung text not yet checked]
by Julius Stern (1820 - 1883), "Unter den dunklen Linden", op. 8 (Sechs Gedichte) no. 1, published 1841 [ voice and piano ], Magdeburg, Heinrichshofen
Language: German (Deutsch) 
  [Zurückgekehrt zum]1 Heimathsort,
Seh' endlich ich im Thale dort
Die alten dunkeln Linden!
Dort hat sie mich zuletzt geküßt,
Hat mir noch lange nachgegrüßt!
Bald werd' ich sie nun finden.

  Und doch ist mir das Herz so schwer.
Welch' tiefe Stille rings umher!
Es rauschen nur die Linden;
Und aus dem süßen [Blüthenduft]2
Ein kleiner Vogel lockt und ruft,
Als müßt' ich dort sie finden.

Das war des Liebchens liebster Schall,
Der Sang der lieben Nachtigall
In einer dunkeln Linden;
[Das]3 war von je ihr liebster Baum,
Da träumten wir [so schönen]4 Traum,
Da war sie stets zu finden! --

  Und als ich kam dem Orte nah,
Manch schwarzes [Kreuz erblickt']5 ich da,
Umrauscht von dunkeln Linden;
Dazu ein Grab, noch frisch umblüht,
Da sang die Nachtigall ihr Lied, --
Da war mein Lieb zu finden!

Text Authorship:

  • sometimes misattributed to Emanuel von Geibel (1815 - 1884)
  • by Robert Reinick (1805 - 1852), "Unter den dunkeln Linden", appears in Lieder eines Malers mit Randzeichnungen seiner Freunde, appears in Lieder, in Romanzen und Balladen [formerly Bilder], first published 1838

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Confirmed with Lieder von R. Reinick, Maler, Berlin: Verlag von Carl Reimarus, Gropius'sche Buch- und Kunsthandlung, 1844, pages 135-136.

1 Hartung: "Sei mir gegrüsst, mein"
2 Würst: "Blumenduft"
3 Gumbert: "Da"
4 Gumbert: "solch' schönen"; Hartung: "den schönsten"
5 Gumbert: "Kreuzlein sah"

sometimes misattributed to Emanuel von Geibel (1815 - 1884) and by Robert Reinick (1805 - 1852)
1. Under the dark linden trees
Language: English 
  [Having returned to]1 my home town,
I finally see there in the valley
The old, dark linden trees!
'Twas there that she last kissed me,
Stood long still sending greetings after me!
Soon I shall now find her.

  And yet my heart is so heavy.
What a deep silence all about!
Only the linden trees are soughing;
[And from out of the sweet scent of the blossoms
A little bird calls enticingly,
As if I must find her there.]2

  [That was my darling's favourite sound,
The song of the dear nightingale
In a dark linden tree;]2
[That was always]3 her favourite tree,
There we dreamt [such happy dreams]4,
There she was always to be found! --

  And as I came near to the place,
[My gaze fell upon many a]5 black cross,
Surrounded by the soughing of dark linden trees;
Among them a grave, still freshly adorned with flowers,
There the nightingale sang its song, --
There I found my love!

Text Authorship:

  • Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2020 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) misattributed to Emanuel von Geibel (1815 - 1884) and by Robert Reinick (1805 - 1852), "Unter den dunkeln Linden", appears in Lieder eines Malers mit Randzeichnungen seiner Freunde, appears in Lieder, in Romanzen und Balladen [formerly Bilder], first published 1838
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Translations of title(s):
"Die dunkeln Linden" = "The dark linden trees"
"Die dunklen Linden" = "The dark linden trees"
"Unter den dunkeln Linden" = "Under the dark linden trees"
"Unter den dunklen Linden" = "Under the dark linden trees"
"Volkslied: Unter den dunklen Linden" = "Folk song: Under the dark linden trees"

1 Hartung: "Greetings to you,"
2 omitted by Gumbert
3 Gumbert: "There stood what had always been"
4 Hartung: "the most beautiful dream"
5 Gumbert: "I saw many a small"


This text was added to the website: 2020-09-14
Line count: 24
Word count: 159

Translation © by Sharon Krebs
2. Der Jäger Abschied   [sung text not yet checked]
by Julius Stern (1820 - 1883), "Der Jäger Abschied ", op. 8 (Sechs Gedichte) no. 2, published 1841 [ voice and piano ], Magdeburg, Heinrichshofen
Language: German (Deutsch) 
Wer hat dich, du schöner Wald,
Aufgebaut so hoch da droben?
Wohl den Meister will ich loben,
Solang noch mein' [Stimm']1 erschallt:
Lebe wohl,
Lebe wohl, du schöner Wald! 

Tief die Welt verworren schallt,
Oben einsam Rehe grasen.
Und wir ziehen [froh]2 und blasen,
Daß es tausendfach verhallt:
Lebe wohl,
Lebe wohl, du schöner Wald!
 
Banner, der so kühle wallt!
Unter deinen grünen Wogen
Hast du treu uns auferzogen
Frommer Sagen Aufenthalt!
Lebe wohl,
Lebe wohl, du schöner Wald!

Was wir still gelobt im Wald,
Wollen's draußen ehrlich halten,
Ewig bleiben treu die Alten:
Bis das letzte Lied verhallt:
Lebe wohl,
Schirm' dich Gott, du deutscher Wald!

Text Authorship:

  • by Joseph Karl Benedikt, Freiherr von Eichendorff (1788 - 1857), "Der Jäger Abschied", appears in Gedichte, in 3. Zeitlieder

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Note for stanza 4, lines 4-6: another edition of Eichendorff has the following:

Deutsch Panier, das rauschend wallt:
Lebe wohl, 
schirm dich Gott, du schöner Wald!"

1 Mendelssohn: "Stimme"
2 Mendelssohn: "fort"

by Joseph Karl Benedikt, Freiherr von Eichendorff (1788 - 1857)
2.
Language: English 
Who has made you, you beautiful forest,
Built so high up there?              
I want to praise the Master
As long as I still have voice.
Farewell, 
Farewell, you beautiful forest!

Deeply bewildering the world sends out sounds,
Lonely deer grazing above,
And we go forth and blow the horn
So that it resounds a thousand-fold:
Farewell, 
Farewell, you beautiful forest!

[...
...
...
...
...
...]

That which we quietly praised in the forest
We want to preserve out in the world with honor,
Our forebearers remain eternally faithful:
German banner which floats rustling in the air
Farewell!
May God protect you, you beautiful forest!

Text Authorship:

  • Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2011 by David Guess, (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 Joseph Karl Benedikt, Freiherr von Eichendorff (1788 - 1857), "Der Jäger Abschied", appears in Gedichte, in 3. Zeitlieder
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Note: This is a translation of Mendelssohn's version.

Translation of title "Der Jäger Abschied" = "The hunter's farewell"


This text was added to the website: 2011-04-30
Line count: 24
Word count: 99

Translation © by David Guess
3. Ich kann wohl manchmal singen   [sung text not yet checked]
by Julius Stern (1820 - 1883), "Ich kann wohl manchmal singen ", op. 8 (Sechs Gedichte) no. 3, published 1841 [ voice and piano ], Magdeburg, Heinrichshofen
Language: German (Deutsch) 
Ich kann wohl manchmal singen,
Als ob ich fröhlich sei,
Doch heimlich Tränen dringen,
Da wird das Herz mir frei.

[Es]1 lassen Nachtigallen,
Spielt draußen Frühlingsluft,
Der Sehnsucht Lied erschallen
Aus ihres [Kerkers]2 Gruft.

[Da]3 lauschen alle Herzen,
Und alles ist erfreut,
Doch keiner [fühlt]3 die Schmerzen,
Im Lied das tiefe Leid.

Text Authorship:

  • by Joseph Karl Benedikt, Freiherr von Eichendorff (1788 - 1857), no title, appears in Gedichte, in 2. Sängerleben, in Wehmut, no. 1

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1 Blodek, Hensel, Jensen, Schoeck, Széchényi: "So"
2 Blodek, Jensen, Schoeck, Széchényi: "Käfigs"
3 Barth, Hensel: "Es"
4 Hensel: "ahnt"

by Joseph Karl Benedikt, Freiherr von Eichendorff (1788 - 1857)
3.
Language: English 
Sometimes I can sing
as if I were happy,
but secretly tears well up
and free my heart.

The nightingales, 
when spring breezes play, let
their songs of yearning resound
from the depths of their dungeons.

Then all hearts listen
and everyone rejoices;
yet no one truly feels the anguish
of the song's deep sorrow.

Text Authorship:

  • Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Emily Ezust

    Emily Ezust permits her translations to be reproduced without prior permission for printed (not online) programs to free-admission concerts only, provided the following credit is given:

    Translation copyright © by Emily Ezust,
    from the LiederNet Archive

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Based on:

  • a text in German (Deutsch) by Joseph Karl Benedikt, Freiherr von Eichendorff (1788 - 1857), no title, appears in Gedichte, in 2. Sängerleben, in Wehmut, no. 1
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Translation of title "Wehmut" = "Melancholy"


This text was added to the website between May 1995 and September 2003.
Line count: 12
Word count: 55

Translation © by Emily Ezust
4. Mein Herz ist im Hochland   [sung text not yet checked]
by Julius Stern (1820 - 1883), "Mein Herz ist im Hochland ", op. 8 (Sechs Gedichte) no. 4, published 1841 [ voice and piano ], Magdeburg, Heinrichshofen
Language: German (Deutsch) 
   Mein Herz ist im Hochland, mein Herz ist nicht hier;
Mein Herz ist im Hochland, [in]1 Waldes Revier;
Dort jagt es den Hirsch und verfolget das Reh;
Mein Herz ist im Hochland, wohin ich auch geh!
 
   Leb' wohl, mein Hochland, mein heimischer [Nord]2!
Die Wiege der Freiheit, des Muthes ist dort.
Wohin ich auch wandre, wo immer ich bin:
Auf die Berg', auf die Berge zieht es mich hin!
 
   Lebt wohl, ihr Berge, bedecket mit Schnee!
Lebt wohl, ihr Thäler, voll Blumen und Klee!
Lebt wohl, ihr Wälder, bemoostes Gestein,
Ihr stürzenden Bächlein [in]1 farbigen Schein!
 
   Mein Herz ist im Hochland, mein Herz ist nicht hier;
Mein Herz, liebe Heimath, ist immer bei dir!
Es jaget den Hirsch und verfolget das Reh;
Mein Herz ist im Hochland, wohin ich auch geh!

Text Authorship:

  • by Wilhelm Christoph Leonhard Gerhard (1780 - 1858), "Mein Herz ist im Hochland"

Based on:

  • a text in English by Robert Burns (1759 - 1796), "My heart's in the Highlands"
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Confirmed with Robert Burns' Gedichte deutsch von W. Gerhard, Leipzig: Verlag von Joh. Ambr. Barth., 1840, page 126

1 Schumann: "im"
2 Schumann: "Ort"

by Wilhelm Christoph Leonhard Gerhard (1780 - 1858)
4.
Language: English 
   My heart's in the highlands, my heart is not here;
My heart's in the highlands, on the forested hunting-grounds;
There it chases the elk and pursues the deer;
My heart's in the highlands, wherever I roam!
 
   Farewell, my highlands, my native [North!]1
The cradle of freedom, of courage is found there.
Wherever I may wander, wherever I may be:
To the mountains, to the mountains I am drawn!
 
   Farewell, you mountains, covered in snow!
Farewell, you valleys, full of flowers and clover!
Farewell, you forests, mossy rocks,
You brooklets plunging in colourful sheen!
 
   My heart's in the highlands, my heart is not here;
My heart, dear homeland, is ever with you!
It chases the elk and pursues the deer;
My heart's in the highlands, wherever I roam!

Text Authorship:

  • Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2016 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 Wilhelm Christoph Leonhard Gerhard (1780 - 1858), "Mein Herz ist im Hochland"
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Based on:

  • a text in English by Robert Burns (1759 - 1796), "My heart's in the Highlands"
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Translated titles:
"Mein Herz ist im Hochland" = "My heart's in the highlands"
"Hochländers Abschied" = "Highlander's farewell"

1 Schumann: "scene"


This text was added to the website: 2016-01-13
Line count: 16
Word count: 127

Translation © by Sharon Krebs
5. Wenn sich ein junger Knabe   [sung text not yet checked]
by Julius Stern (1820 - 1883), "Wenn sich ein junger Knabe ", op. 8 (Sechs Gedichte) no. 5, published 1841 [ voice and piano ], Magdeburg, Heinrichshofen
Language: German (Deutsch) 
  Wenn sich ein junger Knabe muß
Von seinem Mädchen scheiden,
Wie bringt doch jeder letzte Kuß
Statt Lust nur neues Leiden!

  Und wenn erst gar die Stunde schlägt,
Und er sich losgerissen,
Das arme Herz es kaum erträgt,
Das Auge will zerfließen.

  [Nun]1 geht er seiner Straße nach,
Die Brust will ihm zerspringen;
Was kümmert ihn der Frühlingstag,
Und ob die Vögel singen!

  Bis um ihn her [sich]2 weit und breit
[Die stille Nacht geschwungen]3,
Da hat er denn sein Herzeleid
In Liedern ausgesungen.

Text Authorship:

  • by Robert Reinick (1805 - 1852), "Scheiden", appears in Lieder, in Frühling und Liebe, in Wanderers Nachtlieder, no. 1, first published 1844

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Confirmed with Lieder von R. Reinick, Maler, Berlin: Verlag von Carl Reimarus, Gropius'sche Buch- und Kunsthandlung, 1844, page 58.

1 Bussmeyer: "Da"
2 Bussmeyer: "ist"
3 Bussmeyer: "Der laute Tag verklungen"

by Robert Reinick (1805 - 1852)
5.
Language: English 
  When a young lad must
Part from his maiden,
How every last kiss, instead of joy,
Brings only new suffering!

  And when then the hour finally tolls,
And he has torn himself away,
His poor heart can hardly bear it,
His eyes dissolve in tears.

  Now he walks his prescribed road,
His breast wishes to burst asunder;
What does he care about the spring day
And whether the birds are singing!

  Until all around him far and wide
The quiet night has descended,
Then he sang his heart's pain
Out in songs.

Text Authorship:

  • Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2021 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 Robert Reinick (1805 - 1852), "Scheiden", appears in Lieder, in Frühling und Liebe, in Wanderers Nachtlieder, no. 1, first published 1844
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Translations of title(s):
"Abschied" = "Taking leave"
"Scheiden" = "Parting"
"Wanderers Nachtlieder" = "Night songs of a wanderer"
"Wenn sich ein junger Knabe" = "When a young lad"



This text was added to the website: 2021-04-07
Line count: 16
Word count: 92

Translation © by Sharon Krebs
6. Möchte doch Einer die Fauste sich nagen  [sung text not yet checked]
by Julius Stern (1820 - 1883), "Möchte doch Einer die Fauste sich nagen", op. 8 (Sechs Gedichte) no. 6, published 1841 [ voice and piano ], Magdeburg, Heinrichshofen
Language: German (Deutsch) 
Er. 	
 Möchte doch Einer die Fäuste sich nagen! 
 Also zu jung! nicht stark noch genug! 
 Hören muß ich die Trommel schlagen, 
 Sehen die andern Waffen tragen, 
 Fernab ziehen, verschwinden den Zug.

 Hören muß ich, und ruhig kauern, 
 Schelten der Fremden Übermut; 
 Sehen die Mutter beten und trauern, 
 Aber gefangen in diesen Mauern 
 Kühlen am Tacitus meine Wut.

 Ziehet, ihr glücklichen, fröhlichen Fechter, 
 Sorget, daß ihr vom Joch uns befreit; 
 Aber bestellt mich vertrauend zum Wächter 
 Über die künftigen Schergengeschlechter, 
 Einst auch kommen wird meine Zeit.

Text Authorship:

  • by Adelbert von Chamisso (1781 - 1838), no title, appears in Lieder und lyrisch epische Gedichte, in Lebens-Lieder und Bilder, no. 3

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by Adelbert von Chamisso (1781 - 1838)
6.
[Translation not yet available]
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