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Pierrot lunaire
Song Cycle by Arnold Franz Walter Schoenberg (1874 - 1951)
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Den Wein, den man mit Augen trinkt, Gießt Nachts der Mond in Wogen nieder, Und eine Springflut überschwemmt Den stillen Horizont. Gelüste schauerlich und süß, Durchschwimmen ohne Zahl die Fluten! Den Wein, den man mit Augen trinkt, Gießt Nachts der Mond in Wogen nieder. Der Dichter, den die Andacht treibt, Berauscht sich an dem heilgen Tranke, Gen Himmel wendet er verzückt Das Haupt und taumelnd saugt und schlürft er Den Wein, den man mit Augen trinkt.
Authorship:
- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Mondestrunken", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
Based on:
- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Ivresse de Lune", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "醉月", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Moondrunk", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Ivre de lune", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Ebbro di luna", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Månefull", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
The wine we drink through the eyes The moon pours down at night in waves, And a flood tide overflows The silent horizon. Longings beyond number, gruesome sweet frissons, Swim through the flood. The wine we drink through the eyes The moon pours down at night in waves. The poet, slave to devotion, Drunk on the sacred liquor, Enraptured, turns his face to Heaven And staggering sucks and slurps The wine we drink through the eyes.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Mondestrunken", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Ivresse de Lune", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Line count: 13
Word count: 76
Des Mondlichts bleiche Blüten, Die weißen Wunderrosen, Blühn in den Julinachten - O brach ich eine nur! Mein banges Leid zu lindern, Such ich am dunklen Strome Des Mondlichts bleiche Blüten, Die weißen Wunderrosen. Gestillt wär all mein Sehnen, Dürft ich so märchenheimlich, So selig leis - entblättern Auf deine brauenen Haare Des Mondlichts bleiche Blüten!
Authorship:
- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Colombine", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1892
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "À Colombine", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "柯隆碧妮", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Columbine", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Colombine", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Colombina", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Columbine", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Confirmed with Albert Giraud, Pierrot Lunaire, deutsch von Otto Erich Hartleben, Der Verlag deutscher Phantasten, Berlin, 1892, page 10.
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The moonlight's pale blossoms, The white wonder-roses, Bloom in July nights. O could I pluck but one! To soothe my deepest sorrow, Through darkening streams I seek The moonlight's pale blossoms, The white wonder-roses. All my longings would be satisfied, Dared I as gently As a fairy sprite to scatter Over your brown tresses The moonlight's pale blossoms.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Colombine", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1892
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "À Colombine", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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This text was added to the website: 2003-11-16
Line count: 13
Word count: 58
Mit einem phantastischen Lichtstrahl Erleuchtet der Mond die krystallnen Flacons Auf dem schwarzen, hochheiligen Waschtisch Des schweigenden Dandys von Bergamo. In tönender, bronzener Schale Lacht hell die Fontaine, metallischen Klangs. Mit einem phantastischen Lichtstrahl Erleuchtet der Mond die krystallnen Flacons. Pierrot mit dem wächsernen Antlitz Steht sinnend und denkt: wie er heute sich schminkt? Fort schiebt er das Rot und das Orients Grün Und bemalt sein Gesicht in erhabenem Stil Mit einem phantastischen Mondstrahl.
Authorship:
- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Der Dandy", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Pierrot Dandy", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "花花公子", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "The dandy", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Le dandy", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Il Dandy", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Dandyen", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
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With a ghostly light ray The moon illumines the crystal flasks Upon the dark altar-the holy Washbasin Of the taciturn Dandy from Bergamo. In the resonant bronze basin The fountains laugh a metallic clangor. With a ghostly light ray The moon illumines the crystal flasks. Pierrot with waxen complexion Stands deep in thought: What makeup for today? He shoves aside the red and oriental green And paints his face in sublime style With a ghostly light ray.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Der Dandy", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Pierrot Dandy", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Line count: 13
Word count: 78
Eine blasse Wäscherin Wäscht zur Nachtzeit bleiche Tücher; Nackte, silberweiße Arme Streckt sie nieder in die Flut. Durch die Lichtung schleichen Winde, Leis bewegen sie den Strom. Eine blasse Wäscherin Wäscht zur Nachtzeit bleiche Tücher. Und die sanfte Magd des Himmels, Von den Zweigen zart umschmeichelt, Breitet auf die dunklen Wiesen ihre lichtgewobnen Linnen - Eine blasse Wäscherin.
Authorship:
- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Eine blasse Wäscherin", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
Based on:
- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Lune au lavoir", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "一位蒼白的洗衣婦", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "A pale washerwoman", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Une lavandière pâle", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Una pallida lavandaia", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Den bleike vaskarjenta", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
A pale washerwoman Washes faded garments at nighttime. Naked, silver-white arms She stretches down into the flood. Breezes tiptoe through the clearing, Lightly ruffle the stream. A pale washerwoman Washes faded garments at nighttime. And the gentle maid of heaven, Softly fondled by the boughs, Spreads her linen spun from moonbeams Across the dusky meadows- A pale washerwoman.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Eine blasse Wäscherin", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Lune au lavoir", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Word count: 59
Wie ein blasser Tropfen Bluts Färbt die Lippen einer Kranken, Also ruht auf diesen Tönen Ein vernichtungssüchtger Reiz. Wilder Lust Accorde [stören]1 Der Verzweiflung eisgen Traum - Wie ein blasser Tropfen Bluts Färbt die Lippen einer Kranken. Heiß und jauchzend, süß und schmachtend, Melancholisch düstrer Walzer, Kommst mir nimmer aus den Sinnen! Haftest mir an den Gedanken, Wie ein blasser Tropfen Bluts!
Authorship:
- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Valse de Chopin", appears in Pierrot lunaire
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Valse de Chopin", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "蕭邦圓舞曲", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Chopin Waltz", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Valse de Chopin", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Valzer di Chopin", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Ein vals av Chopin", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Confirmed with Albert Giraud, Pierrot Lunaire, deutsch von Otto Erich Hartleben, Der Verlag deutscher Phantasten, Berlin, 1892, page 26.
1 Marx: "tönen"Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]
As a bleached drop of blood Stains a sufferer's lips, So lurks within this music The lure of annihilation. In untamed strains the chords disorder Despair's icy dream- As a bleached drop of blood Stains a sufferer's lips. Fierce, exulting, sweet, and yearning, Melancholy dismal waltzes, You cling to my consciousness, You are borne on my thoughts Like a bleached drop of blood.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Valse de Chopin", appears in Pierrot lunaire
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Valse de Chopin", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Line count: 13
Word count: 64
Steig, o Mutter aller Schmerzen, Auf den Altar meiner Verse! Blut aus deinen magren Brusten Hat des Schwertes Wut vergossen. Deine ewig frischen Wunden Gleichen Augen, rot und offen. Steig, o Mutter aller Schmerzen, Auf den Altar meiner Verse! In den abgezehrten Händen Hältst du deines Sohnes Leiche. Ihn zu zeigen aller Menschheit - Doch der Blick der Menschen meidet Dich, o Mutter aller Schmerzen!
Authorship:
- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Madonna", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
Based on:
- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Évocation", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "聖母", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Madonna", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Madone", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Madonna", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Madonna", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Ascend, O Mother of All Sorrows The altar of my verses! The sword's fury has drawn blood From thy withered breasts. Thy eternal open wounds Are like eyes, red and open. Ascend, O Mother of All Sorrows The altar of my verses! In thy shriveled hands Thou holdest thy Son's body, Revealed to all mankind- But mankind's gaze is turned away From thee, O Mother of All Sorrows.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Madonna", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Évocation", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Line count: 13
Word count: 69
Du nächtig todeskranker Mond Dort auf des Himmels schwarzem Pfühl, Dein Blick, so fiebernd übergroß, Bannt mich wie fremde Melodie. An unstillbarem Liebesleid Stirbst du, an Sehnsucht, tief erstickt, Du nächtig todeskranker Mond Dort auf des Himmels schwarzem Pfühl. Den Liebsten, der im Sinnenrausch Gedankenlos zur Liebsten schleicht, Belustigt deiner Strahlen Spiel - Dein bleiches, qualgebornes Blut, Du nächtig todeskranker Mond.
Authorship:
- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Der kranke Mond", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
Based on:
- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Lune malade", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "病月", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "The sick moon", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "La lune malade", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "La luna ammalata", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Den sjuke Månen", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
You dark moon, deathly ill, Laid over heaven's sable pillow, Your fever-swollen gaze Enchants me like alien melody. You die of insatiable pangs of love, Suffocated in longing, You dark moon, deathly ill, Laid over heaven's sable pillow. The hotblooded lover Slinking heedless to the tryst You hearten with your play of light, Your pale blood wrung from torment, You dark moon, deathly ill.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Der kranke Mond", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Lune malade", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Line count: 13
Word count: 65
Finstre, schwarze Riesenfalter Töteten der Sonne Glanz. Ein geschlossnes Zauberbuch, Ruht der Horizont - verschwiegen. Aus dem Qualm verlorner Tiefen Steigt ein Duft, Erinnrung mordend! Finstre, schwarze Riesenfalter Töteten der Sonne Glanz. Und vom Himmel erdenwärts Senken sich mit schweren Schwingen Unsichtbar die Ungetume Auf die Menschenherzen nieder... Finstre, schwarze Riesenfalter.
Authorship:
- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Nacht", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
Based on:
- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Papillons noirs", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "夜 (巴沙加牙舞曲)", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Night", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Nuit", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Notte (Passacaglia)", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Natt", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Giant black butterflies Have blotted out the sunshine. A closed book of magic spells, The horizon sleeps-silent. Vapors from lost abysses Breathe out an odor, murdering memory. Giant black butterflies Have blotted out the sunshine. And from Heaven earthward Gliding down on leaden wings The invisible monsters Descend upon our human hearts... Giant black butterflies.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Nacht", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Papillons noirs", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Word count: 56
Pierrot! Mein Lachen Hab ich verlernt! Das Bild des Glanzes Zerfloß - Zerfloß! Schwarz weht die Flagge Mir nun vom Mast. Pierrot! Mein Lachen Hab ich verlernt! O gieb mir wieder, Roßarzt der Seele, Schneemann der Lyrik, Durchlaucht vom Monde, Pierrot - mein Lachen!
Authorship:
- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Gebet an Pierrot", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
Based on:
- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), "Supplique", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "向皮耶羅祈禱", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Prayer to Pierrot", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Prière à Pierrot", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Preghiera a Pierrot", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Bøn til Pierrot", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Pierrot! My laughter I've unlearned. The image of splendor Melted away. To me the flag waves black Now from the mast. Pierrot! My laughter I've unlearned. O give me back-- Horse-doctor to the soul, Snowman of Lyric, Your Lunar Highness, Pierrot! my laughter.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Gebet an Pierrot", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), "Supplique", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Line count: 13
Word count: 44
Rote, fürstliche Rubine, Blutge Tropfen alten Ruhmes, Schlummern in den Totenschreinen, Drunten in den Grabgewolben. Nachts, mit seinen Zechkumpanen, Steigt Pierrot hinab - zu rauben Rote, fürstliche Rubine, Blutge Tropfen alten Ruhmes. Doch da - strauben sich die Haare, Bleiche Furcht bannt sie am Platze: Durch die Finsternis - wie Augen! - Stieren aus den Totenschreinen Rote, fürstliche Rubine.
Authorship:
- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Raub", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
Based on:
- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), "Pierrot voleur", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "偷竊", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Theft", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Vol", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Rapina", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Tjuveri", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Princely red rubies, Bloody drops of ancient glory, Slumber in the coffins, Down there in the sepulchers. Nighttimes, with his drinking buddies, Pierrot climbs down-to steal Princely red rubies, Bloody drops of ancient glory. But look-their hair stands on end, Fear roots them to the spot: Through the darkness-like eyes!- Out of the coffins stare Princely red rubies.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Raub", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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[Zu grausem]1 Abendmahle Beim Blendeglanz des Goldes, Beim Flackerschein der Kerzen, Naht [sich Pierrot dem Altar.]2 Die Hand, die gottgeweihte, Zerreißt die Priesterkleider -- Zu grausem Abendmahle Beim Blendeglanz des Goldes. Mit segnender Geberde Zeigt er den bangen Seelen Die triefend rothe Hostie -- Sein Herz in blut'gen Fingern, Zu grausem Abendmahle.
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- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), no title, appears in Pierrot lunaire
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Messe rouge", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "紅色彌撒", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Red mass", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Messe rouge", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Messa di sangue", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Raud messe", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Confirmed with Nord und Süd. Eine deutsche Monatschrift, Sechsundfünfzigster Band, ed. by Paul Lindau, Breslau, Schlesische Buchdruckerei, Kunst- und Verlags-Anstalt vormals S. Schottlaender, 1891, page 271, in a section titled Mondrondels aus dem "Pierrot Lunaire".
Note: modernized spelling would change "Geberde" to "Gebärde" and "rothe" to "rote".
1 Pfohl: "Zum grausen"; further changes may exist not shown above.2 Schoenberg: "dem Altar - Pierrot!"
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At the gruesome Eucharist, In golden glitter, In flickering candlelight, To the altar comes-Pierrot! His hand, consecrated to God, Tears open the priestly robes At the gruesome Eucharist, In golden glitter. Signing the cross, He shows the suffering souls The dripping red Host: His heart-in bloody fingers- At the gruesome Eucharist.
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Messe rouge", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Die dürre Dirne Mit langem Halse Wird seine letzte Geliebte sein. In seinem Hirne Steckt wie ein Nagel Die dürre Dirne Mit langem Halse. Schlank wie die Pinie, Am Hals ein Zöpfchen - Wollüstig wird sie Den Schelm umhalsen, Die dürre Dirne!
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- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Galgenlied", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "La chanson de potence", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "絞刑之歌", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Gallows song", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Chanson de potence", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Canzone della forca", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Galgesong", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
The scrawny wench With the long neck Will be His last lover. Stuck in his brain Like a nail is The scrawny wench With the long neck. Thin as a pine tree, Pigtail down her neck- Lasciviously she'll Embrace the knave, The scrawny wench!
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Der Mond, ein blankes Türkenschwert Auf einem schwarzen Seidenkissen, Gespenstisch groß - dräut er hinab Durch schmerzendunkle Nacht. Pierrot irrt ohne Rast umher Und starrt empor in Todesängsten Zum Mond, dem blanken Türkenschwert Auf einem schwarzen Seidenkissen. Es schlottern unter ihm die Knie, Ohnmächtig bricht er jäh zusammen. Er wähnt: es sause strafend schon Auf seinen Sünderhals hernieder Der Mond, das blanke Türkenschwert.
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- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Enthauptung", appears in Pierrot lunaire
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Décollation", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "斬首", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Beheading", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Décapitation", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Decapitazione", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Halshugging", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
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The moon, a shining scimitar On a black silk cushion, Preternaturally large-glowers down Through night's pall of sorrow. Pierrot wanders about restlessly And stares aloft in deadly fear At the moon, a shining scimitar On a black silk cushion. His knees tremble, He collapses senseless. He fancies it's already whistling down In vengeance on his guilty neck, The moon, the shining scimitar.
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Heilge Kreuze sind die Verse, Dran die Dichter stumm verbluten, Blindgeschlagen von der Geier Flatterndem Gespensterschwarme! In den Leibern schwelgten Schwerter, Prunkend in des Blutes Scharlach! Heilge Kreuze sind die Verse, Dran die Dichter stumm verbluten. Tot das Haupt - erstarrt die Locken - Fern, verweht der Lärm des Pöbels. Langsam sinkt die Sonne nieder, Eine rote Königskrone. - Heilge Kreuze sind die Verse!
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- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Die Kreuze", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1892
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Les croix", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "十字架", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Crosses", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Les croix", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Le croci", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Korsa", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Poems are poets' holy crosses On which they bleed in silence, Struck blind by phantom swarms Of fluttering vultures. Swords have feasted on their bodies, Reveling in the scarlet blood! Poems are poets' holy crosses On which they bleed in silence. Dead the head, the tresses stiffened, Far away the noisy rabble. Slowly the sun sinks, A red royal crown.- Poems are poets' holy crosses.
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Die Kreuze", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1892
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Lieblich klagend - ein krystallnes Seufzen Aus Italiens alter Pantomime, Klingts herüber: wie Pierrot so holzern, So modern sentimental geworden. Und es tönt durch seines Herzens Wüste, Tönt gedämpft durch alle Sinne wieder, Lieblich klagend - ein krystallnes Seufzen Aus Italiens alter Pantomime. Da vergißt Pierrot die Trauermienen! Durch den bleichen Feuerschein des Mondes, Durch des Lichtmeers Fluten - schweift die Sehnsucht Kühn hinauf, empor zum Heimathimmel Lieblich klagend - ein krystallnes Seufzen!
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- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Heimweh", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Nostalgie", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "鄉愁", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Homesickness", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Nostalgie", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Nostalgia", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Heimlengt", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Sweetly lamenting-a crystalline sigh Out of the old Italian pantomime, It resonates in our time: Why's Pierrot become So wooden, so sentimental modern? And it sounds through his heart's wasteland, Sounds an undertone through all his senses, Sweetly lamenting-a crystalline sigh Out of the old Italian pantomime. Then Pierrot forgets the mask of tragedy! Through the moon's pale fireshine, Through the sea's light-tide-sails his yearning Bravely forth, heavenward home, Sweetly lamenting-a crystalline sigh.
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In den blanken Kopf Cassanders, Dessen Schrein die Luft durchzetert, Bohrt Pierrot mit Heuchlermienen, Zärtlich - einen Schädelbohrer! Darauf stopft er mit dem Daumen Seinen echten türkischen Taback In den blanken Kopf Cassanders, Dessen Schrein die Luft durchzetert! Dann dreht er ein Rohr von Weichsel Hinten in die glatte Glatze Und behäbig schmaucht und pafft er Seinen echten türkischen Taback Aus dem blanken Kopf Cassanders!
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- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Gemeinheit", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Pierrot cruel", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "卑鄙", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Practical joke", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Vulgarité", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Una canagliata!", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Skurkestrek!", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Into the gleaming pate of Cassander, Who's crying bloody murder, Pierrot drills with a disingenuous air, Gently, with a trepan [skull-borer]! Then tamps in with his finger His genuine Turkish tobacco Into the gleaming pate of Cassander, Who's crying bloody murder. Then screws a cherry pipestem Into the bald spot behind And smugly puffs away on His genuine Turkish tobacco From the gleaming pate of Cassander.
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Stricknadeln, blank und blinkend, In ihrem grauen Haar, Sitzt die Duenna murmelnd, Im roten Röckchen da. Sie wartet in der Laube, Sie liebt Pierrot mit Schmerzen, Stricknadeln, blank und blinkend, In ihrem grauen Haar. Da plötzlich - horch! - ein Wispern! Ein Windhauch kichert leise: Der Mond, der böse Spötter, Äfft nach mit seinen Strahlen - Stricknadeln, blink und blank.
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- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Parodie", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Parodie", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "模仿的諷刺詩", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Parody", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Parodie", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Parodia", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Parodi", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Knitting needles gleaming and flashing In her gray hair, The duenna sits there muttering In her little red dress. She's waiting in the arbor; She loves Pierrot to distraction, Knitting needles gleaming and flashing In her gray hair. Of a sudden-hark!-a whisper! A breath of wind softly snickers: The moon, wicked aping scoffer, Beams down a simulacrum of Knitting needles gleaming and flashing.
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Einen weißen Fleck des hellen Mondes Auf dem Rücken seines schwarzen Rockes, So spaziert Pierrot im lauen Abend, Aufzusuchen Glück und Abenteuer. Plötzlich - stört ihn was an seinem Anzug, Er beschaut sich rings und findet richtig - Einen weißen Fleck des hellen Mondes Auf dem Rücken seines schwarzen Rockes. Warte! denkt er: das ist so ein Gipsfleck! Wischt und wischt, doch - bringt ihn nicht herunter! Und so geht er, giftgeschwollen, weiter, Reibt und reibt bis an den frühen Morgen -- Einen weißen Fleck des hellen Mondes.
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- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Der Mondfleck", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Brosseur de lune", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "月斑", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Moonfleck", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "La tache de lune", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "La macchia di luna", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Måneflekken", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
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A white fleck of bright moon On the back of his black coat, Pierrot sets off one balmy evening, To seek his fortune. Suddenly something's awry in his toilette; He casts about until he finds it- A white fleck of bright moon On the back of his black coat. Drat! he thinks: a fleck of plaster! Wipes and wipes, but-can't get it off! So on he goes, his pleasure poisoned, Till break of day, rubbing and rubbing A white fleck of bright moon.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Der Mondfleck", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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Mit groteskem Riesenbogen Kratzt Pierrot auf seiner Bratsche, Wie der Storch auf einem Beine, Knipst er trüb ein Pizzicato. Plötzlich naht Cassander - wütend Ob des nächtgen Virtuosen - Mit groteskem Riesenbogen Kratzt Pierrot auf seiner Bratsche. Von sich wirft er jetzt die Bratsche: Mit der delikaten Linken Faßt den Kahlkopf er am Kragen - Träumend [spielt]1 er auf der Glatze Mit groteskem Riesenbogen.
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- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Serenade", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
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- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "La sérénade de Pierrot", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "小夜曲", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Serenade", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Sérénade", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Serenata", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Serenade", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
1 Ramrath: "kratzt"
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With a grotesquely outsized bow Pierrot scrapes on his viola. Like a stork on one leg, He plucks a doleful pizzicato. Suddenly here's Cassander -- raging At the nighttime virtuoso -- With a grotesquely outsized bow Pierrot scrapes on his viola. He tosses the viola aside, With his left hand delicately Takes Sir Baldy by the collar -- Dreamily he plays on his pate With a grotesquely outsized bow.
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Word count: 66
Subtitle: Barcarole
Der Mondstrahl ist das Ruder, Seerose dient als Boot; Drauf fährt Pierrot gen Süden Mit gutem Reisewind. Der Strom summt tiefe Skalen Und wiegt den leichten Kahn. Der Mondstrahl ist das Ruder, Seerose dient als Boot. Nach Bergamo, zur Heimat, Kehrt nun Pierrot zurück; Schwach dämmert schon im Osten Der grüne Horizont. - Der Mondstrahl ist das Ruder.
Authorship:
- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Heimfahrt", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
Based on:
- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Départ de Pierrot", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "歸鄉旅途", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "Homeward journey", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Retour au pays natal", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "Ritorno a casa (Barcarola)", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Heimfart", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Moonbeam is the rudder, Waterlily serves as boat: Thus Pierrot fares southward On a fair following wind. The stream hums deep scales And rocks the fragile craft. Moonbeam is the rudder, Waterlily serves as boat. To Bergamo, to Homeland, Pierrot now wends his way; Faintly in the east Glows the green horizon. --Moonbeam is the rudder.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "Heimfahrt", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
Based on:
- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Départ de Pierrot", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Line count: 13
Word count: 57
O alter Duft aus Märchenzeit, Berauschest wieder meine Sinne; Ein närrisch Heer von Schelmerein Durchschwirrt die leichte Luft. Ein glückhaft Wünschen macht mich froh Nach Freuden, die ich lang verachtet: O alter Duft aus Märchenzeit, Berauschest wieder mich! All meinen Unmut gab ich preis; Aus meinem sonnumrahmten Fenster Beschau ich frei die liebe Welt Und träum hinaus in selge Weiten... O alter Duft - aus Märchenzeit!
Authorship:
- by Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "O alter Duft", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
Based on:
- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Parfums de Bergame", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- CHI Chinese (中文) (Yen-Chiang Che) , "哦 古老的香味", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Mimmi Fulmer) (Ric Merritt) , "O sweet fragrance", copyright ©, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Ô vieux parfum", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Ferdinando Albeggiani) , "O antico profumo", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- NYN Norwegian (Nynorsk) (Are Frode Søholt) , "Å gamle dåm", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
O redolence from fairytale times, Bewitch again my senses! A knavish swarm of silly pranks Buzzes down the gentle breeze. A happy impulse calls me back To joys I have long neglected: O redolence from fairytale times, Bewitch me again! All my ill humors I've renounced; From my sun-framed window I behold untrammeled the beloved world And dream me out to blissful vistas... O redolence from fairytale times.
Authorship:
- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Mimmi Fulmer and Ric Merritt, (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 Otto Erich Hartleben (1864 - 1905), "O alter Duft", appears in Pierrot lunaire, Berlin, Verlag Deutscher Phantasten, first published 1893
Based on:
- a text in French (Français) by Émile Albert Kayenberg (1860 - 1929), as Albert Giraud, "Parfums de Bergame", appears in Pierrot lunaire, first published 1884
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This text was added to the website: 2003-11-16
Line count: 13
Word count: 69