Dichterleben

Ein Dichter sang, die Weise klang so hell
 . . . . . . . . . .

[--- The rest of this text is not
currently in the database but will be
added as soon as we obtain it. ---]

Singable translation by Ed. Sachs

a text in English by Sophie Jewett (1861-1909) , under the pseudonym Ellen Burroughs

Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive)

by Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) , "Dichterleben", 1892, published 1907, first performed 1897 [voice and piano], from Seven Lieder of Edward Elgar, no. 4, also set in English

by Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) , "The Poet's Life", 1892, published 1907, first performed 1897 [voice and piano], from Seven Lieder of Edward Elgar, no. 4, note: first published separately in 1892, also set in German

Date added to the website: 2008-08-28.

Gentle Reminder

This project is not funded. If you found the information here useful, please consider making a donation. Your gift is greatly appreciated!      - Emily I also have a wishlist at Amazon.ca.

Search/Shop for

Sheet music:

  Search sheetmusicplus.com for Dichterleben, Art song , Lieder, chansons, or works for solo voice
  Search musicroom.com for Dichterleben, vocal/choral music

CDs:

  Search amazon.com for Dichterleben, art song, Lieder, or chansons
  Search amazon.ca for Dichterleben, art song, Lieder, or chansons

Books:

  The Art of the Song Recital [amazon.com]
  The Book of Lieder: The Original Texts of Over 1000 Songs [amazon.com]
  The Fischer-Dieskau Book of Lieder [amazon.com]
  Lieder Line by Line: And Word for Word [amazon.com]
  Search amazon.com for art song, Lieder, or chansons
  Search amazon.ca for art song, lieder, or chansons

Classical Vocal Repertoire