Schumann's song cycle 'Frauenliebe und Leben?, on poems by Adelbert von Chamisso, deals with the trauma of a woman who loses the man who was her first love and the guiding light of her life. Schumann himself completed what is perhaps his most unified song cycle in blissful anticipation of his union with Clara Wieck.This new edition presents the work on the basis of the first print, using Schumann's autograph for purposes of consultation. The alternative readings in the autograph vocal part also give singers valuable tips for a nuanced delivery of the words.- Original edition for medium voice- Comprehensive bilingual foreword (Ger/Eng) and Critical Commentary (Ger)- The song texts are printed separately and include English translations taken from Richard Stokes' publication 'The Book of Lieder?ContentsI. Seit ich ihn gesehenII. Er, der Herrlichste von allenIII. Ich kann's nicht fassen, nicht glaubenIV. Du Ring an meinem FingerV. Helft mir, ihr SchwesternVI. Süßer Freund, du blickestVII. An meinem Herzen, an meiner BrustVIII. Nun hast du mir den ersten Schmerz getan / Voix Et Piano

This edition supersedes the Nova Music publication of 1982 (NM249) edited by Georgina Dobrée which is now out of print. This edition is fully re-edited and includes the option of a second clarinet in place of the voice.Auf Flügeln des Gesanges (On Wings of Song) from Lyrisches Intermezzo of 1823 by Heinrich Heine (1797-1856) tells of melody's power to transport lovers to the most beautiful night garden with bright and fragrant flowers gazelles a murmuring stream and a palm tree under which they can dream. It is well known in the setting by Mendelssohn written in 1834. Seit Ich Ihn Gesehen (Since I First Saw Him) is from Adelbert vonChamisso's set of poems Frauen-Liebe und Leben most famously set by Schumann in 1840. A young girl cries that she has been blinded by the vision of a gentleman who has unknowingly lifted her from darkness. Overwhelmed by the new emotions of adoration and infatuation she retreats into isolation.