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Meisjesliederen
Translations © by Lau Kanen
Song Cycle by Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856)
View original-language texts alone: Mädchenlieder (Kulmann Lieder)
Pflücket Rosen, um das Haar Schön damit zu kränzen, Reihe dich, o junge Schar, Dann zu frohen Tänzen! [ ... ] Freuet euch, so lang der Mai Und der Sommer währet; Nur zu bald sind sie vorbei, Und der Winter kehret. Lange müsst ihr dann auf's neu Bei der Lampe sitzen, Und bei ew'gem Einerlei Saurer Arbeit schwitzen. Pflücket Rosen, um das Haar Schön damit zu kränzen, Reihe dich, o junge Schar, Dann zu frohen Tänzen! [ ... ]
Authorship:
- by Elisabeth Kulmann (1808 - 1825), "Mailied", appears in Gemäldesammlung in vierundzwanzig Sälen, in 1. Erster Saal, no. 9
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- CAT Catalan (Català) (Salvador Pila) , "Cançó de maig", copyright © 2020, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- DUT Dutch (Nederlands) [singable] (Lau Kanen) , "Meilied", copyright © 2013, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Sharon Krebs) , "May song", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Chant de mai", copyright © 2011, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Confirmed with Sämmtliche Dichtungen von Elisabeth Kulmann, herausgegeben von Karl Friedrich von Großheinrich, Achte, vermehrte Auflage, Frankfurt am Main: Druck und Verlag von H.L. Brönner, 1857, page 8.
Researcher for this page: Sharon Krebs [Guest Editor]
Pluk nu rozen, om het haar Mooi daarmee te kransen, Kies je rij, o jonge schaar, En ga vrolijk dansen! [ ... ] Wees verheugd, zolang nog mei En de zomer duren; Al te gauw zijn zij voorbij, Komt de winter kuren. Bij de lamp wordt uur na uur Dan weer uitgezeten, En bij arbeid vol van sleur Is het hard weer zweten. Pluk nu rozen, om het haar Mooi daarmee te kransen, Kies je rij, o jonge schaar, En ga vrolijk dansen! [ ... ]
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- Singable translation from German (Deutsch) to Dutch (Nederlands) copyright © 2013 by Lau Kanen, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., please ask the copyright-holder(s) directly.
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Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Elisabeth Kulmann (1808 - 1825), "Mailied", appears in Gemäldesammlung in vierundzwanzig Sälen, in 1. Erster Saal, no. 9
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Der Frühling kehret wieder, Und schmücket Berg und Tal; Schon tönen rings die Lieder Der süßen Nachtigall. Wie steiget hoch die Sonne In's Himmelblau hinauf, Verbreitet Lust und Wonne Auf ihrem weiten Lauf! Es eilen Schaf' und Rinder Der grünen Wiese zu; Es blickt auf's Spiel der Kinder Der Greis aus seiner Ruh.
Authorship:
- by Elisabeth Kulmann (1808 - 1825), "Frühlingslied", appears in Gemäldesammlung in vierundzwanzig Sälen, in 1. Erster Saal, no. 1
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- CAT Catalan (Català) (Salvador Pila) , "Cançó de primavera", copyright © 2020, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- DUT Dutch (Nederlands) [singable] (Lau Kanen) , "Lentelied", copyright © 2013, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Sharon Krebs) , "Song of spring", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Chant de printemps", copyright © 2011, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Confirmed with Sämmtliche Dichtungen von Elisabeth Kulmann, herausgegeben von Karl Friedrich von Großheinrich, Achte, vermehrte Auflage, Frankfurt am Main: Druck und Verlag von H.L. Brönner, 1857, page 7.
Researcher for this page: Sharon Krebs [Guest Editor]
De lent' is weer aanwezig En siert weer berg en dal; De nachtegaal is bezig, Zijn lied klinkt overal. Hoe is de zon aan 't klimmen In 't hemelblauw omhoog, Van lust gaat alles glimmen, Terwijl zij trekt haar boog. Naar groene weiden hollen Nu schapen, os en koe; En kind'ren zijn aan 't dollen, De oude man kijkt toe.
Authorship:
- Singable translation from German (Deutsch) to Dutch (Nederlands) copyright © 2013 by Lau Kanen, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., please ask the copyright-holder(s) directly.
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Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Elisabeth Kulmann (1808 - 1825), "Frühlingslied", appears in Gemäldesammlung in vierundzwanzig Sälen, in 1. Erster Saal, no. 1
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Bleibe hier und singe,
Liebe Nachtigall!
Dein Gesang erklinge
Schmetternd überall.
Flur und Waldung lauschet,
Alles hört dir zu;
Nicht ein Blättchen rauschet,
Bleiben all in Ruh.
[ ... ]
Hör' ich recht, so brauset
Minder jetzt der Bach,
Da hier Stille hauset,
Läßt sein Toben nach.
Bleibe hier und singe,
Liebe Nachtigall!
Dein Gesang erklinge
Schmetternd überall.
Authorship:
- by Elisabeth Kulmann (1808 - 1825), "Kinderlied an die Nachtigall", appears in Neue Gemäldesammlung in zwanzig Säälen [sic], in Sechster Saal, no. 2
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- CAT Catalan (Català) (Salvador Pila) , copyright © 2020, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- DUT Dutch (Nederlands) [singable] (Lau Kanen) , "Aan de nachtegaal", copyright © 2013, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Sharon Krebs) , "To the nightingale", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Au rossignol", copyright © 2011, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Confirmed with Sämmtliche Dichtungen von Elisabeth Kulmann, herausgegeben von Karl Friedrich von Großheinrich, Achte, vermehrte Auflage, Frankfurt am Main: Druck und Verlag von H.L. Brönner, 1857, page 286.
Researcher for this page: Sharon Krebs [Guest Editor]
Blijf toch hier, blijf zingen,
Lieve nachtegaal!
Jouw gezang moet dringen
Door tot allemaal.
Veld en bossen luist'ren,
Jou aanhoort het al;
'k Hoor geen blaadje fluist'ren,
Rust is overal.
[ ... ]
Hoor ik 't goed, ook minder
Luid bruist nu de beek;
Stil dus als een vlinder
Houdt zich ook de kreek.
Blijf toch hier, blijf zingen,
Lieve nachtegaal!
Jouw gezang moet dringen
Door tot allemaal.
Authorship:
- Singable translation from German (Deutsch) to Dutch (Nederlands) copyright © 2013 by Lau Kanen, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., please ask the copyright-holder(s) directly.
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Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Elisabeth Kulmann (1808 - 1825), "Kinderlied an die Nachtigall", appears in Neue Gemäldesammlung in zwanzig Säälen [sic], in Sechster Saal, no. 2
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[Schweb']1 empor am Himmel,
Schöner Abendstern!
Sieht im Glanzgewimmel
Jeder dich ja gern.
Gehn sie auf, gehn nieder
Sie am Himmelsrand,
Keinen deiner Brüder
Schmückt ein solch Gewand.
[ ... ]
Schweb' empor am Himmel,
Schöner Abendstern!
Sieht im Glanzgewimmel
Jeder dich ja gern.
Authorship:
- by Elisabeth Kulmann (1808 - 1825), "Kinderlied an den Abendstern", appears in Neue Gemäldesammlung in zwanzig Säälen [sic], in Sechster Saal, no. 3
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- CAT Catalan (Català) (Salvador Pila) , copyright © 2020, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- DUT Dutch (Nederlands) [singable] (Lau Kanen) , "Aan de avondster", copyright © 2013, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Sharon Krebs) , "To the evening star", copyright © 2010, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "À l'étoile du soir", copyright © 2011, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- POR Portuguese (Português) (Margarida Moreno) , "Estrela da tarde", copyright © 2011, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Confirmed with Sämmtliche Dichtungen von Elisabeth Kulmann, herausgegeben von Karl Friedrich von Großheinrich, Achte, vermehrte Auflage, Frankfurt am Main: Druck und Verlag von H.L. Brönner, 1857, page 286.
1 Reinecke: "Steig'"; further changes may exist not noted.Research team for this page: Emily Ezust [Administrator] , Sharon Krebs [Guest Editor]
Zweef omhoog ten hemel,
Mooie avondster!
Meer dan and're sterren
Ben jij populair.
Gaan zij op of onder
Aan de hemelrand,
Geen van al je zusters1
Straalt zo imposant.
[ ... ]
Zweef omhoog ten hemel,
Mooie avondster!
Meer dan and're sterren
Ben jij populair.
Authorship:
- Singable translation from German (Deutsch) to Dutch (Nederlands) copyright © 2013 by Lau Kanen, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., please ask the copyright-holder(s) directly.
Lau Kanen.  Contact: boudewijnkanen (AT) gmail (DOT) com
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Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Elisabeth Kulmann (1808 - 1825), "Kinderlied an den Abendstern", appears in Neue Gemäldesammlung in zwanzig Säälen [sic], in Sechster Saal, no. 3
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View original text (without footnotes)1 Zusters: omdat 'ster' in het Nederlands een vrouwelijk woord is.
This text was added to the website: 2013-09-03
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Word count: 87