Wiegenlied, D. 498 (Schubert)
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Franz Schubert
's Wiegenlied "Schlafe, schlafe, holder, süßer Knabe", D 498, Op. 98, No. 2, is a lullaby
composed in November 1816. The song is also known as "Mille cherubini in coro" after an Italian language
arrangement for voice and orchestra by Alois Melichar.
, but the poem does not appear in Claudius' collected works.
to form the song "Mille cherubini in coro" for the 1935 film Vergiß mein nicht. It was performed by the tenor
Beniamino Gigli
with the Berlin State Opera Orchestra.
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Franz Schubert
Franz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer.Although he died at an early age, Schubert was tremendously prolific. He wrote some 600 Lieder, nine symphonies , liturgical music, operas, some incidental music, and a large body of chamber and solo piano music...
's Wiegenlied "Schlafe, schlafe, holder, süßer Knabe", D 498, Op. 98, No. 2, is a lullaby
Lullaby
A lullaby is a soothing song, usually sung to young children before they go to sleep, with the intention of speeding that process. As a result they are often simple and repetitive. Lullabies can be found in every culture and since the ancient period....
composed in November 1816. The song is also known as "Mille cherubini in coro" after an Italian language
Italian language
Italian is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia...
arrangement for voice and orchestra by Alois Melichar.
Lyrics
The author of the lyrics is unknown; they are sometimes attributed to Matthias ClaudiusMatthias Claudius
Matthias Claudius was a German poet, otherwise known by the penname of “Asmus”.-Life:Claudius was born at Reinfeld, near Lübeck, and studied at Jena...
, but the poem does not appear in Claudius' collected works.
| Original German German language German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union.... lyrics |
Direct English translation | English lyrics by Chapman |
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Schlafe, schlafe, holder, süßer Knabe, leise wiegt dich deiner Mutter Hand; sanfte Ruhe, milde Labe bringt dir schwebend dieses Wiegenband. Schlafe, schlafe in dem süßen Grabe, noch beschützt dich deiner Mutter Arm; alle Wünsche, alle Habe faßt sie liebend, alle liebewarm. Schlafe, schlafe in der Flaumen Schooße, noch umtönt dich lauter Liebeston; eine Lilie, eine Rose, nach dem Schlafe werd' sie dir zum Lohn. |
Sleep, sleep, gracious, sweet boy, softly rocked by your mother's hand; gentle rest, mild refreshment brings you this floating cradle-strap. Sleep, sleep in the sweet grave, still protected by your mother's arms; all her desires, all her possessions she holds lovingly, glowing with love. Sleep, sleep in the downy bosom, still notes of love grow around you; a lily, a rose, after sleep they will reward you. |
Slumber, slumber, O my darling baby, Gently rocked by Mother's gentle hand; Softly rest and safely slumber, While she swings thee by this cradle-band. Slumber, slumber, all so sweetly buried, Guarded by thy mother's loving arm; All her wishes, all possessions, And her love, shall shelter thee from harm. Slumber, slumber, warm thy nest and downy, Many a loving song for thee she'll sing; Then a rosebud and a lily, When thou wakest, she to thee will bring. |
Related works
Alois Melichar arranged Wiegenlied along with incidental music from Schubert's opera RosamundeRosamunde
Rosamunde can refer to:* The German name for the Beer Barrel Polka* Music by Franz Schubert:**Rosamunde incidental music**Rosamunde String Quartet **Impromptu in B flat major, Op. 142 No. 3...
to form the song "Mille cherubini in coro" for the 1935 film Vergiß mein nicht. It was performed by the tenor
Tenor
The tenor is a type of male singing voice and is the highest male voice within the modal register. The typical tenor voice lies between C3, the C one octave below middle C, to the A above middle C in choral music, and up to high C in solo work. The low extreme for tenors is roughly B2...
Beniamino Gigli
Beniamino Gigli
Beniamino Gigli was an Italian opera singer. The most famous tenor of his generation, he was renowned internationally for the great beauty of his voice and the soundness of his vocal technique. Music critics sometimes took him to task, however, for what was perceived to be the over-emotionalism...
with the Berlin State Opera Orchestra.
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