This song was recorded on the album 'Robert and Clara Schumann: Rückert Lieder' on Stone Records (in collaboration with BBC Music Magazine). Featuring every piano-accompanied setting of the poet Friedrich Rückert by both Robert and Clara Schumann, including duets and ensembles, it was recorded in preparation for Oxford Lieder's The Schumann Project in 2016.
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Aus den „Östlichen Rosen“
German source:
Friedrich Rückert
Ich send’ ihn an ein Rosenangesicht.
Ich sende einen Gruss wie Frühlingskosen,
Ich send’ ihn an ein Aug voll Frühlingslicht.
Aus Schmerzensstürmen, die mein Herz durchtosen,
Send’ ich den Hauch, dich unsanft rühr’ er nicht!
Wenn du gedenkest an den Freudelosen,
So wird der Himmel meiner Nächte licht.
From 'Eastern Roses'
English translation ©
Richard Stokes
I send it to a rose-like face.
I send a greeting like spring’s caressing,
I send it to eyes that brim with spring’s light.
From anguished storms that rage through my heart
I send a breath—may it cause you no harm!
When you think of me in my sadness,
The sky of my nights will then be made bright.
Translations by Richard Stokes, author of The Book of Lieder (Faber, 2005)
Aus den „Östlichen Rosen“
German source:
Friedrich Rückert
From 'Eastern Roses'
English source:
Richard Stokes
Ich sende einen Gruss wie Duft der Rosen,
I send a greeting like the scent of roses,
Ich send’ ihn an ein Rosenangesicht.
I send it to a rose-like face.
Ich sende einen Gruss wie Frühlingskosen,
I send a greeting like spring’s caressing,
Ich send’ ihn an ein Aug voll Frühlingslicht.
I send it to eyes that brim with spring’s light.
Aus Schmerzensstürmen, die mein Herz durchtosen,
From anguished storms that rage through my heart
Send’ ich den Hauch, dich unsanft rühr’ er nicht!
I send a breath—may it cause you no harm!
Wenn du gedenkest an den Freudelosen,
When you think of me in my sadness,
So wird der Himmel meiner Nächte licht.
The sky of my nights will then be made bright.
Composer
Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann was a German composer and influential music critic. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Schumann left the study of law, intending to pursue a career as a virtuoso pianist. He had been assured…
Poet
Friedrich Rückert
Friedrich Rückert was a German poet, translator, and professor of Oriental languages. Rückert was born at Schweinfurt and was the eldest son of a lawyer. He was educated at the local Gymnasium and at the universities of Würzburg and Heidelberg.…
Performances
Previously performed at:
- Paula Murrihy & Sholto Kynoch: Tell Me the Truth About Love 18 Mar 2022
- 09. Inspired by Hafez: Michael Mofidian & Jâms Coleman 11 Oct 2020
- Viola and Voice: Clare McCaldin, Simon Tandree, Libby Burgess 25 Oct 2018
- Showcase Recital: Joel Williams, James Atkinson & Joao Araujo 21 Oct 2017
- Songs from the East: Benjamin Appl & Graham Johnson 17 Oct 2017
- Robert & Clara, Songs & Duets: Sophie Karthäuser, Sarah Connolly & Eugene Asti 15 Oct 2016