Songs
Am Seegestad’, in lauen Vollmondnächten
(1823)
Am Seegestad’, in lauen Vollmondnächten
Am Seegestad’, in lauen Vollmondnächten,Denk ich nur dich!Zu deines Namens goldnem Zug verflechtenDie Sterne sich.Die Wildnis glänzt in ungewohnter Helle,Von dir erfüllt;Auf jedes Blatt in jede SchattenquelleMalt sich dein holdes Bild.Am Hüttchen dort bekränzt’ ich dir, umflossenVon Abendglut,Mit Immergrün und jungen FrühlingssprossenDen Halmenhut.Ihr schmelzend Mailied weinte PhilomeleIm Uferhain;Da fleht’ ich dir, im Blick die ganze Seele:Gedenke mein!
By the lake shore, on warm moonlit nights
By the lake shore, on warm moonlit nights,I think only of you!The stars intertwineTo spell your name in gold.The wilderness gleams unwontedly bright,Filled with you;On every leaf, in every shady streamYour lovely image is painted.There by the little hutIn the evening glowI wound a wreath of evergreens and fresh spring flowersRound your straw bonnet.Philomel wept her melting May songIn the grove by the shore;There I begged you, my entire soul in my gaze:Remember me!
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Composer
Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (3 February 1809 – 4 November 1847), brother of Fanny Mendelssohn and grandson of Haskalah and Enlightenment philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, was a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic period. Mendelssohn's compositions include symphonies, concertos, piano music and chamber music.
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Poet
Friedrich von Matthisson was a German poet, an early member of the German Romantic movement. His best known poem is probably Adelaide, which was set to music by Beethoven.
He was born at Hohendodeleben near Magdeburg, the son of the village pastor, on the 23rd of January 1761. After studying theology and philology at the university of Halle, he was appointed in 1781 master at the classical school Philanthropinum in Dessau. This once famous seminary was, however, then rapidly decaying in public favor, and in 1784 Matthisson was glad to accept a travelling tutorship. He lived for two years with the Swiss author Bonstetten at Nyon on Lake Geneva.
In 1794 he was appointed reader and traveling companion to Princess Louisa of Anhalt-Dessau (wife of Leopold III, Duke of Anhalt-Dessau). They visited Switzerland, Tyrol, and Italy. For a time, they were joined in their travels by Danish author and salonist Friederike Brun. After Princess Louisa's death in 1811, he entered the service of the king of Württemberg, was ennobled, created counselor of legation, appointed intendant of the court theatre and chief librarian of the royal library at Stuttgart. He resided for a time in Italy. In 1828 he retired and settled at Wörlitz near Dessau, where he died on the 12th of March 1831.
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- 12 Oct 2020: 15. Mendelssohn and the Jewish Enlightenment
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Am Seegestad’, in lauen Vollmondnächten
By the lake shore, on warm moonlit nights
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Composer
Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (3 February 1809 – 4 November 1847), brother of Fanny Mendelssohn and grandson of Haskalah and Enlightenment philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, was a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic period. Mendelssohn's compositions include symphonies, concertos, piano music and chamber music.
Information from Wikipedia. Click here for more information.
See Full Entry
Poet
Friedrich von Matthisson was a German poet, an early member of the German Romantic movement. His best known poem is probably Adelaide, which was set to music by Beethoven.
He was born at Hohendodeleben near Magdeburg, the son of the village pastor, on the 23rd of January 1761. After studying theology and philology at the university of Halle, he was appointed in 1781 master at the classical school Philanthropinum in Dessau. This once famous seminary was, however, then rapidly decaying in public favor, and in 1784 Matthisson was glad to accept a travelling tutorship. He lived for two years with the Swiss author Bonstetten at Nyon on Lake Geneva.
In 1794 he was appointed reader and traveling companion to Princess Louisa of Anhalt-Dessau (wife of Leopold III, Duke of Anhalt-Dessau). They visited Switzerland, Tyrol, and Italy. For a time, they were joined in their travels by Danish author and salonist Friederike Brun. After Princess Louisa's death in 1811, he entered the service of the king of Württemberg, was ennobled, created counselor of legation, appointed intendant of the court theatre and chief librarian of the royal library at Stuttgart. He resided for a time in Italy. In 1828 he retired and settled at Wörlitz near Dessau, where he died on the 12th of March 1831.
Taken from Wikipedia. To view the full article, please click here.
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Previously performed at:
- 12 Oct 2020: 15. Mendelssohn and the Jewish Enlightenment
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