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 Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 - 1926)
Translation © by Harry Behn (1898 - 1973)

Language: English  after the German (Deutsch) 
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This text may be copyright, so we will not display it until we obtain permission to do so or discover it is public-domain.

Text Authorship:

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

  • by Will Gay Bottje (1925 - 2018), "Diptych", 1997 [ mixed chorus and keyboard ], note: consists of two movements titled 'Questions' and 'Affirmations'
  • by George Rochberg (1918 - 2005), "String quartet no. 2", published 1971 [ soprano and string quartet ], Bryn Mawr, Pa. : T. Presser Co.

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