How the stars used to shine there,
How sweet the earth smelled,
The orchard gate would creak,
And a footstep would lightly crease the sand.
She'd come in, fragrant as a flower,
And she'd fall into my arms.Oh! sweet kisses, oh!
lingering caresses,
Trembling, I'd slowly uncover her dazzling beauty.
Now, my dream of love has vanished forever.
My last hour has flown, and I die, hopeless!
And never have I loved life more!
Carus-Verlag is a music publishing house specializing in choral and sacred music, founded in 1972 in Stuttgart, Germany. The publisher is particularly recognized for its careful editions of ancient and modern sacred music, including major works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Haydn, as well as lesser-known works and new music.