5. Clara Schumann - Ihr bildnis; Liebst du um Schönheit Video

Heidi Kirsch - Senior Voice Recital, Valley City State University; November 1, 2009
Heidi Kirsch, soprano; Jaime Namminga, piano

"Ihr Bildnis"
I stand in a dream growing dark
And stare at her picture
And her beloved face
Slowly began to live.

About your lips plays
A wonderful smile,
And melancholy tears
Shine in your fair eyes

My tears also flow
Down my cheeks,
And oh! I cannot believe
That I have lost you!

"Liebst du um Schönheit"
If you love for beauty,
Do not love me!
Love the sun,
She has golden hair!

If you love for youth,
Do not love me!
Love the spring,
It is young every year!

If you love for riches,
Do not love me!
Love the mermaid,
She has many shining pearls.

If you love for love,
Oh yes, love me!
Love me always,
I will love you forever.