"Im Fruhling" Set by Franz Schubert
I sit here lonely on a hill Where skies are clear and blue; The sunset casts a glowing veil Over the deep and tranquil dale— I used to...
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By David B. Gosselin
- Apr 20
- 12 min
C.S. Lewis’ “Weight of Glory”: Longing in the Poets, Composers & Theologians
C.S. Lewis famously discussed the role of the eternal “longing” found in each mortal human being. Lewis referred to this longing using a...
Translation
- Aug 13, 2021
- 1 min
Auf dem Wasser zu singen Set by Franz Schubert
Over the glistening waves of distant seas Travels, swan-like, a humble bark. Along the waters an old soul as well Glides like a ship...
Musical Setting
- Jul 18, 2020
- 1 min
Ständchen - Set by Franz Schubert
My songs travel through the cool night, Searching for you. Find me in the tranquil grove, love— I'll wait for you. The gentle fronds of...
Original Translation
- Jan 18, 2020
- 1 min
Nacht und Traume Set by Franz Schubert
Holy night, descending softly, Descending, too, are our dreams, Like moonlight through a darkened room, Through the depths of a man`s...
Original Translation
- Oct 8, 2019
- 2 min
"Im Fruhling" Set by Franz Schubert
I sit here lonely on a hill Where skies are clear and blue; The sunset casts a glowing veil Over the deep and tranquil dale— I used to...
Original Translation
- Apr 8, 2019
- 1 min
Schiller's "The Gods of Greece" Set by Franz Schubert
Schubert set one of the 28 stanza's of Schiller's "The Gods of Greece" to music. We present an original translation along with the...
Translation
- Mar 22, 2019
- 3 min
Der Erlkönig & Gretchen am Spinnrade Set by Franz Schubert
Der Erlkönig (The Elf King) Who goes there riding through the night and fog?— A father and son come journeying along; He holds him tight...
Translation
- Oct 3, 2018
- 1 min
The Fishergirl by Heinrich Heine
Come you lovely fisher girl, Come and bring your boat to land; Join me on the golden shore, We'll cuddle hand in hand. Lay your head on...
Translation
- Sep 24, 2018
- 1 min
Heine's "Atlas" Set by Franz Schubert
I, wretched Atlas, must carry the world, I must carry this wide world of wrenching pain. I bear the unbearable and my heart Breaks within...
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