Das Glück der Freundschaft, Op. 88

[erselking]

I can't seem to find a good English translation to the subject Lied. I have tried my hand at it, and I was wondering if someone whose German is better than mine could critique the following and suggest improvements. Thanks to whoever responds.

The Happiness of Friendship

He lives a blissful life,
Who wins another's heart.
For shared pleasure doubles,
But shared grief melts away.

Wandering down flowery paths
In intimate companionship,
Golden friendship gives him its arm
In this trying time.

It awakens strength and inspires courage
For noble deeds only,
And nourishes in us a sacred ardor
For truth and nature.

The goal of happiness is reached
By the one who finds a maiden
With whom tender love
Intimately binds him.

Delighted by her, united in her,
His path is brightened.
Through her alone the world blooms,
And everything smiles upon him.

[AeolianHarp]

I only know bits of German myself. Looks like you've done a good job on it. Gerd who is a member here, is German, so maybe he will be so kind as to look that this for you.

[Armando Orlandi]

Dear friends,

The first edition, (of which I have a copy) brings the text in German and Italian.



And Italian Mp3: http://www.lvbeethoven.it/Beethoven-...Opus088ita.mp3


And Italian Text:

Beato quei che fido amor
Mai seppe meritar!
Ei solcherà senza timor
Di questa vita il mar.

Dovunque lo conduca il ciel,
Gli ride dolce fior;
La gioja non là cuopre un vel,
Si scema ogni dolor.

Ei sente l'alma divampar
Di generoso ardir;
Il vero ei puote sol amar,
Del bello sol gioir.

Felice chi ad un fido sen
Può cheto riposar,
E negl' occhietti del suo ben
Contento si specchiar!

Che in mezzo agli disastri ancor
Quel sol gli riderà,
Ed a più bella calma oror
Tutto gli tornerà.

Amicizia, Armando-----------------------------

[AeolianHarp]

How lovely the cover is Armando!

[Armando Orlandi]

I put this from Internet. My copy is the same but very spoiled! I have some "souvenirs" (First editions, books, watches objects ....) .... Maybe I'll put them in the post "You Beethoven Collection", if you want!

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[Chris]

Thanks, Armando.

How is the project with the six Anh. 2 quartets coming?

[AeolianHarp]

Actually I'm not sure I know this lied...I shall look it up on you tube!

[AeolianHarp]

Thanks, Armando.

How is the project with the six Anh. 2 quartets coming?

Ooh what project? Sounds interesting!

[Chris]

Ooh what project? Sounds interesting!

I was referring to this thread:

http://www.gyrix.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4397

[AeolianHarp]

I put this from Internet. My copy is the same but very spoiled! I have some "souvenirs" (First editions, books, watches objects ....) .... Maybe I'll put them in the post "You Beethoven Collection", if you want!

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Oh please do Armando! You know how I love historical items, especially anything to do with Beethoven, music and clocks!
Incidentally, my 1940s alarm clock died yesterday morning. It was fine. I wound it as usual, it was ticking when I went to sleep and in the morning it was silent, and its winder is now loose.

I bought a modern alarm clock (battery) from the pound shop and that doesn't work either.

I really have bad luck with clocks.

[Armando Orlandi]

Dear Chris,
The recording of all six quartets are ready.
I wrote the booklet and this is the final cover: http://www.lvbeethoven.it/Avveniment...i-Anhang2.html (bottom of page) For editorial reasons the release of the double CD has been postponed for a few month.

[Chris]

Dear Chris,
Recordings of all six quartets are ready.
I wrote the booklet and this is the final cover: http://www.lvbeethoven.it/Avveniment...i-Anhang2.html (bottom of page) For editorial reasons the release of the double CD has been postponed for a few month.

Great, I'm looking forward to it!

[Armando Orlandi]

Forgive me for being late. Part of my small collection will be in the topic "Your Beethoven Collection"

A big hug,

Armando

[AeolianHarp]

Dear Chris,
The recording of all six quartets are ready.
I wrote the booklet and this is the final cover: http://www.lvbeethoven.it/Avveniment...i-Anhang2.html (bottom of page) For editorial reasons the release of the double CD has been postponed for a few month.

Lovely booklet Armando! I look forward to the CD when it is finished.

[AeolianHarp]

Forgive me for being late. Part of my small collection will be in the topic "Your Beethoven Collection"

A big hug,

Armando

Warm greetings and thanks to you Armando!