New Feature Alert


It’s now easier than ever to see both the author's and the composer's versions of a text!

After more than a year in development, I'm thrilled to announce that we've finally implemented the ability to view "sung texts" with all the modifications by a given composer already applied. Over 10,000 pages will benefit from this improvement. It should especially benefit those of you who need accurate texts for concert programs and CD booklets.

I'm excited to share this new feature with all of you and hope that it enhances your experience on the LiederNet Archive. Take some time to explore and enjoy! — Emily

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by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832)

Herzog Leopold von Braunschweig
Language: German (Deutsch) 
Dich ergriff mit Gewalt der alte Herrscher des Flusses,
Hält dich und teilet mit dir ewig sein strömendes Reich.
Ruhig schlummerst du nun beim stilleren Rauschen der Urne,
Bis dich stürmende Flut wieder zu Taten erweckt.
Hilfreich werde dem Volke! So wie du ein Sterblicher wolltest,
Und vollend' als ein Gott, was dir als Menschen misslang.

Text Authorship:

Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):


Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]

This text was added to the website: 2007-11-21
Line count: 6
Word count: 56