‘Er Der Herrlichste von allen’ by Robert Schumann - Performed by Rosie Bennett and Anton Pigott

It was a pleasure to perform with the brilliant pianist and friend, @AntonPigott at the Vocal Department Concert in June. ‘Er, der Herrlichste von allen’ is from the song cycle ‘Frauenliebe und Leben’ which tells the story of a woman’s love life. The poems are written by Adelbert von Chamisso. The story goes from when the woman first glances at her lover, to the tragic end where the couple are separated by death. ‘Er, der Herrlichste von allen’ is the second song in the cycle and translates to: He, the most wonderful of all, How gentle and loving he is! Sweet lips, bright eyes, A clear mind and firm resolve. Just as there in the deep-blue distance That star gleams bright and brilliant, So does he shine in my sky, Bright and brilliant, distant and sublime. Wander, wander on your way, Just to gaze on your radiance, Just to gaze on in humility, To be but blissful and sad! Do not heed my silent prayer, Uttered for your happiness alone, You shall never know me, lowly as I am, You noble star of splendour! Only the worthiest woman of all May your choice elate, And I shall bless that exalted one Many thousands of times. Then shall I rejoice and weep, Blissful, blissful shall I be, Even if my heart should break, Break, O heart, what does it matter? #schumann #concert #singing #piano #song