Richard Strauss - "Freundliche Vision", Op. 48, No. 1 Fischer-Dieskau

Five songs comprise the Op. 48 Lieder of Richard Strauss. The first, "Freundliche Vision", whose text describes an experience merging love and nature which is so intense as to seem dream-induced, penetrates the chromatic post-Tristan world, one which would reach fruition in "Salome" and "Elektra"; the floating vocal melody seems detached from the weighty accompaniment, as though taking leave of reality. ~ All Music Guide


Freundliche Vision

Nicht im Schlafe hab' ich das geträumt,
Hell am Tage sah ich's schön vor mir:
Eine Wiese voller Margeritten;
Tief ein weißes Haus in grünen Büschen;
Götterbilder leuchten aus dem Laube.
Und ich geh' mit Einer, die mich lieb hat,
Ruhigen Gemütes in die Kühle
Dieses weißen Hauses, in den Frieden,
Der voll Schönheit wartet, daß wir kommen.

Otto Julius Bierbaum (1865-1910)



A pleasant vision

I did not dream this while asleep;
I saw it fair before me in the light of day:
A meadow full of daisies,
a white house deep in green bushes,
images of gods gleaming from the leaves.
And I walk with one who loves me,
in a peaceful mood in the coolness
of this white house, in which peace
awaits our arrival, full of beauty.

Translation: Emily Ezust


Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone)
Gerald Moore (piano)

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• Richard
• Strauss
• Op.
• 48
• Fischer-Dieskau

[oakroom48]

K, I commented before - hope this doesn't show up twice! The tenderest .. I love that little Manet painting of the house. *Perfect* - thank u so much for putting this up. Didn't know the song but love it. :)

[FiDiTanzer528]

Having trouble commenting again, Barb? I only see it once. I'm glad I found that painting. Perfect for the house that's mentioned. Glad I could introduce you to this lovely song.

[megansspark]

beautiful, Karen! I have been 'off' Strauss, but this makes me think twice. :) Just so lovely.

[FiDiTanzer528]

Thanks, dear. Off Strauss???

[foxtrottango2]

Beautiful! Fischer-Dieskau's clear tonality at its best, with Gerald Moore's as always superb accompaniment. Very appropriately chosen pictures and a good translation into English. Thank you for posting.

[FiDiTanzer528]

Thanks for commenting. It's such a lovely song, isn't it.

[spidermanvshulk2004]

Really Beautiful,my daughter sang this song ,just wanted to know words in english..Beautiful.

[ekonvollm]

Hallo Karen, vielen Dank für diese wunderschöne Lied!

[rochy3]

omg beruehrend *wein*

[muekam]

What an affectionate song, beautifully sung by Dieskau. thanks for uploading.