Schubert - Serenade (arr. Liszt) (Patreon)

Serenade (Ständchen), by Schubert. Written two years before his death, this work is a perfect example of the melancholic writing Schubert was so well known for. Being one of his many lieder (in English, "songs", though today we associate the word 'lied' more with art songs), this piece was originally written for voice and piano (lyrics below), but who better than Liszt to create a beautiful piano arrangement. With this video we also introduce another pianist to the channel - SPQ! Hope you enjoy the piece and have an excellent Monday ♥

Silently my songs beg

Through the night to you;

Down into the quiet grove,

Darling, come to me!

Whispering, slim treetops rustle

In the moonlight;

The hostile eavesdropper's ear

maid, fear not

Do you hear the Nightingales singing?

Oh! they implore you,

With the sounds of sweet laments

They Plead for me.

They understand the bosom's longing,

Know love's pain,

Stirring with their silvery tones

Every soft heart.

Let them also stir your breast,

Darling, listen to me!

Trembling I awaited

you.

Come, make me happy!

Translated by @Achampnator