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by (Friedrich) Emil Rittershaus (1834 - 1897)

Sterben
 (Sung text for setting by R. Langgaard)
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Language: German (Deutsch) 
Es darf im süßen Traum der Wonne,
Wenn dir den Kranz die Freude flieht,
Nicht sinken deine Lebenssonne,
Nicht löschen aus dein Lebenslicht.

Sollst du dir ew´ge Ruh´ erwerben,
So stirbt zuvor dein Schönster Traum.
Erst muss des Bäumes Blüthe sterben,
Und dann erst stirbt der Blüthenbaum.

Composition:

    Set to music by Rued Langgaard (1893 - 1952), "Sterben", 1911 [ voice and piano ]

Text Authorship:

  • by (Friedrich) Emil Rittershaus (1834 - 1897)

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This text was added to the website: 2017-03-04
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