Songs
Lieder aus dem Schenkenbuch im Divan I „Sitz ich allein“
by Robert Schumann From Myrthen (1840) Op. 25 i–early iv 1840
Lieder aus dem Schenkenbuch im Divan I „Sitz ich allein“
German source:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Wo kann ich besser sein?
Meinen Wein
Trink ich allein;
Niemand setzt mir Schranken,
Ich hab’ so meine eignen Gedanken.
Songs from the 'Book of the Cupbearer' from West-östlicher Divan I
English translation ©
Richard Stokes
Where could I be better off?
I drink my wine
All by myself;
Nobody hampers me
And I can think my own thoughts.
Translations by Richard Stokes, author of The Book of Lieder (Faber, 2005)
Lieder aus dem Schenkenbuch im Divan I „Sitz ich allein“
German source:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Songs from the 'Book of the Cupbearer' from West-östlicher Divan I
English source:
Richard Stokes
Sitz ich allein,
If I sit alone,
Wo kann ich besser sein?
Where could I be better off?
Meinen Wein
I drink my wine
Trink ich allein;
All by myself;
Niemand setzt mir Schranken,
Nobody hampers me
Ich hab’ so meine eignen Gedanken.
And I can think my own thoughts.
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
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang Goethe was a German writer and statesman. His body of work includes epic and lyric poetry written in a variety of metres and styles; prose and verse dramas; memoirs; an autobiography; literary and aesthetic criticism; treatises on…
Performances
Previously performed at:
- Liebeslieder Walzer 17 Oct 2024
- Young Artist Auditions (Session 6) 20 Apr 2024
- 09. Inspired by Hafez: Michael Mofidian & Jâms Coleman 11 Oct 2020
- Goethe - A Life in Songs: Christopher Maltman & Graham Johnson 07 Apr 2019