Lyrics and midis for tenor Wagner in Italian

by Luigi Speranza for "Gli Operai" jlsperanza@aol.com

In fernem Land
from Act III, Scene 2 of the German opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner
Libretto: Richard Wagner
Role: Lohengrin, a knight
Voice Part: tenor Fach: dramatic tenor/heldentenor
Setting: a plain on the banks of the Schelbt, Antwerp, first half of the 10th century
Synopsis: To this point, the Knight has not been allowed to tell his name or his origin. However, he now must leave because he has killed Frederick, the Count of Brabant, and now tells his past. He is a Knight of the Grail from the island of Montsalvat and his father is Parsifal, the leader of all the Knights of Grail who strive to do good in the world as long as no one knows their secret. He finally reveals that his true name is Lohengrin. Range: Tessitura:
not entered G3 - F#/Gb4
Translations/Aria Texts:
Libretto entered by Robert Glaubitz (added 1999-02-25) Sounds:
MIDI version by Bill King
Sheet Music/Scores:
The Ultimate Tenor Aria Album (Version 2.0). Published by CD Sheet Music. Available at Amazon.com and Sheetmusicplus.com.
Adler, Kurt. Operatic Anthology, Volume 3 - Tenor. Published by G. Schirmer. Available at Amazon.com and Sheetmusicplus.com. Recordings:
none

Mein lieber Schwan
from Act III, Scene 2 of the German opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner
Libretto: Richard Wagner
Role: Lohengrin, a knight
Voice Part: tenor Fach: dramatic tenor/heldentenor
Setting: a plain on the banks of the Schelbt, Antwerp, first half of the 10th century
Synopsis: As a beautiful swan floats towards them, Lohengrin says goodbye to Elsa. He tells her that her brother Gottfried who disappeared a while ago would have reappeared in a year if Lohengrin did not have to leave. However, he is now forced to leave and gives his sword, his ring, and his horn to Elsa, saying that Gottfried should be given them when he returns. Range: Tessitura:
not entered G3 - G4
Translations/Aria Texts:
Libretto entered by Robert Glaubitz (added 1999-02-25) Sounds:
MIDI version by Bill King
Sheet Music/Scores:
The Ultimate Tenor Aria Album (Version 2.0). Published by CD Sheet Music. Available at Amazon.com and Sheetmusicplus.com. Recordings:
none

Morgenlich leuchtend im rosigen Schein (Walter's Prize Song)
from Act III, Scene 2 of the German opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg by Richard Wagner
Libretto: Richard Wagner
Role: Walter von Stolzing, a young knight from Franconia
Voice Part: tenor
Setting: a meadow outside of Nuremburg, Germany, mid-sixteenth century
Synopsis: Walter sings his Prize Song for the song contest. It is a beautiful and magical piece which poetically describes his love for Eva. Range: Tessitura:
not entered G3 - G4
Translations/Aria Texts:
Libretto entered by Mike Richter (added 1999-05-11) Sounds:
MIDI version by Arnold Miller
Sheet Music/Scores:
The Ultimate Tenor Aria Album (Version 2.0). Published by CD Sheet Music. Available at Amazon.com and Sheetmusicplus.com.
Adler, Kurt. Operatic Anthology, Volume 3 - Tenor. Published by G. Schirmer. Available at Amazon.com and Sheetmusicplus.com. Recordings:
none

Ein Schwert verhieß mir der Vater
from Act I, Scene 3 of the German opera Die Walküre by Richard Wagner
Libretto: Richard Wagner
Role: Siegmund, son of Wotan and Fricka
Voice Part: tenor Fach: dramatic tenor/heldentenor
Setting: the interior of Hunding's house, Germany, mythical times
Synopsis: Siegmund soliloquizes, mentioning that his father promised him a sword at one time. In addition, he also expresses his desire for his host's wife, Sieglinde, who is actually his long-lost twin sister. Range: Tessitura:
C3 - G4 G3 - F4
Translations/Aria Texts:
Libretto entered by Lyle Neff (added 1999-02-25) Sounds:
MIDI version by Santiago Schleh
Sheet Music/Scores:
The Ultimate Tenor Aria Album (Version 2.0). Published by CD Sheet Music. Available at Amazon.com and Sheetmusicplus.com. Recordings:
none

Winterstürme wichen dem Wonnemond (Spring Song)
from Act I, Scene 3 of the German opera Die Walküre by Richard Wagner
Libretto: Richard Wagner
Role: Siegmund, son of Wotan and Fricka
Voice Part: tenor Fach: dramatic tenor/heldentenor
Setting: the interior of Hunding's house, Germany, mythical times
Synopsis: After Sieglinde offers him escape from her husband Hunding as well as a sword which is stuck in a tree outside, Siegmund compares his love for Sieglinde to the beauty of springtime. Range: Tessitura:
C3 - G4 F3 - F4
Translations/Aria Texts:
Libretto entered by Lyle Neff (added 1999-02-25) Sounds:
MIDI version by Louis Sauter
Sheet Music/Scores:
The Ultimate Tenor Aria Album (Version 2.0). Published by CD Sheet Music. Available at Amazon.com and Sheetmusicplus.com.
Adler, Kurt. Operatic Anthology, Volume 3 - Tenor. Published by G. Schirmer. Available at Amazon.com and Sheetmusicplus.com.