Der Jonas kehrt im Walfisch ein, op. 74 Nr. 1 (Josef Rheinberger)

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In original German

• (Posted 2016-03-26)  CPDL #39027:   

Editor: Alexander Reuter (submitted 2016-03-26).   Score information: A4, 6 pages, 119 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Transcripton of holograph stored at Bavarian State Library Sign BSB Mus. ms. 4551

In English translation: Poor Jonah dropp'd into 'the whale'

• (Posted 2005-10-10)  CPDL #13612:      (Sibelius 3)

Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2005-10-10).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 113 kB   Copyright: Personal

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General Information

Title: Jonah op. 74 Nr. 1
Composer: Josef Rheinberger

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: TTBB

Genre: Secular, Partsong

Language: German
Instruments: A cappella

First published:
Description: From Song cycle 'In der Zechstube' op. 74 for male chorus (TTBB)

Original text and translations

German text Der Jonas kehrt im Walfisch ein; das muss ein sauber Wirthshaus sein! Salzwasser gibt es da statt Wein, dabei soll Einer singen! Der "goldne Karpfen" ist mein Fisch, da ist allzeit gedeckt der Tisch, rein ist der Wein, das Bier ist frisch, der Fisch soll mich verschlingen! Der Jonas saß im Walfisch; ja! Kein Mädel und kein Tanzplatz da, von Fischbein alles, was er sah, langweilig war's im Ganzen! Da lob ich mir den "schwarzen Bär"! Von Fischbein keine Spur umher, doch läßt der Bär die Kreuz und quer in seinem Bauche tanzen. Im Walfisch, wo der Jonas war, stockmäuschenstill das ganze Jahr! Solch Wasserfisch, das ist doch klar, muss allzeit stille schweigen. Ei Sapperment, dem "weißen Schwan" dem hört ihr meilenweit schon an, was man Plaisir drin haben kann an Sang und Flöt' und Geigen. Der Jonas ein Prophete war, darum er denn auch offenbar logieren konnt' ohn viel Gefahr in solchem Wasserschanke. Jedweder gehe seine Bahn; ich tanz' im "Bär", ich sing' im "Schwan", im "Karpfen" stoß' ich lustig an. Im Walfisch, nein, ich danke!

English translation Poor Jonah dropp'd into 'the whale' What duller tap room could there be With 'stead of wine the Salt, Salt, Sea Oh who could think of singing The 'Golden Carp' shall swallow me For there I'll surely find good cheer, with sparkling Wine and foaming Beer and maids rare dishes bringing Poor Jonah sat there all alone where never maid nor dance was known, Wheree'er he look'd he spied whalebone And found it rather dreary I'll gladly praise the dear "Black Bear" there's not a sign of whale bone, there, In that huge place there's room to spare To dance until you're weary there's room to spare To dance until you're weary. But in "The Whale" that hostel drear, No sound is heard the livelong year; Such water fish it is quite clear, Must needs be ever silent. But from afar "The White Swan" sends, Sounds wafted on the Summer breeze, And lures us to sweet pleasures there With notes of viol, song, and glee. That Jonah was a prophet too I do consider clearly true, Else how in water butts could he So safely make his dwelling. Sing at "The Swan," dance at "The Bear," Let those who care to, go else where; And in "The Carp" we'll drown dull care But in "The Whale" no Thank you.