Von dem Berge zu den Hügeln (Goethe, set by O. Gerster, F. Mendelssohn-Hensel) (The Lied and Art Song Texts Page: Texts and Translations to Lieder, mélodies, canzoni, and other classical vocal music)


Von [dem Berge]¹ zu den Hügeln,
Niederab das Tal entlang,
Da [erklingt es]² wie von Flügeln,
Da [bewegt sichs]³ wie Gesang;
Und dem unbedingten Triebe
Folget Freude, folget Rat,
Und dein Streben, sei's in Liebe!
Und dein Leben sei die Tat.

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¹ Mendelssohn: "den Bergen"
² Gerster: "bewegt sichs"
³ Gerster: "erklingt es"

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)

Wilhelm Meisters Wanderjahre

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Ottmar Gerster (1897-1969)

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Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel (1805-1847)

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