Songs
Diese Wolken in den Höhen
(1816)
Op. 98 no.4
Part of a series or song cycle:
An die ferne Geliebte (Op. 98)
Diese Wolken in den Höhen
Diese Wolken in den Höhen,
Dieser Vöglein muntrer Zug,
Werden dich, o Huldin, sehen.
Nehmt mich mit im leichten Flug!
Diese Weste werden spielen
Scherzend dir um Wang’ und Brust,
In den seidnen Locken wühlen. –
Teilt ich mit euch diese Lust!
Hin zu dir von jenen Hügeln
Emsig dieses Bächlein eilt.
Wird ihr Bild sich in dir spiegeln,
Fließ zurück dann unverweilt!
These clouds on high
These clouds on high,
This cheerful flight of birds
Will see you, O gracious one.
Take me lightly winging too!
These west winds will playfully
Blow about your cheeks and breast,
Will ruffle your silken tresses. –
Would I might share that joy!
This brooklet hastens eagerly
To you from those hills.
If she’s reflected in you,
Flows directly back to me!
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Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the classical and romantic eras in classical music, he remains one of the most recognized and influential musicians of this period, and is considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time.
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Previously performed at:
(As part of a song cycle/series:)
- 13 Oct 2020: 19. Beethoven, Schubert and Gordon: James Gilchrist & Anna Tilbrook
- 03 Apr 2020: To the Distant Beloved: Robin Tritschler & Graham Johnson
- 24 Oct 2017: The Distant Beloved: James Newby & Eugene Asti
- 03 Mar 2017: James Gilchrist & Anna Tilbrook
- 24 Oct 2016: To The Distant Beloved
- 23 Oct 2016: Mastercourse 2016 (for T&Ts)