tender and beautiful fronds
of my beloved plane tree
let fate smile upon you
may thunder, lightning and storms
never bother your dear peace
nor may you be profaned by blowing winds
never was made
the shade of a plant
dear and loving
or more gentle
Photo: Tom Dempsey
Libretto: Niccolo Minato
frondi tenere e belle
del mio platano amato
per voi risplenda il fato
tuoni, lampi, e procelle
non vi oltraggino mai la cara pace,
ne giunga a profanarvi austro rapace
ombra mai fu
di vegetabile
care ed amabile
soave piuLibretto: Niccolo Minato
Fritz Wunderlich, 1930-1966
German Tenor
A promising career cut short;
read the story on Wikipedia.
Plane Trees in Paris - Photo: Dr. Junshuang Ma
German Tenor
A promising career cut short;
read the story on Wikipedia.
19 comments:
I love big trees and these images just brought some well deserved beace back to me---thanks for stopping me to "smell the roses"
Hi Alaine,
Always a beautiful song. Those top pics are some trees, huh?! The Parisian avenue looks lovely.
What magnificent trees - and photos. I have seen them before but, I believe, only in pictures. I don't think we have them in Canada - I have never ever heard anyone point one out. I'll do a little research now that you have piqued my interest.
They are referred to in so many novels and I always wondered what they looked like. Your first image takes my breath away - what a tree!!
Oh Alaine -- lovely! And with my morning coffee, a great start to my day. Thank-you!
ps, I've been longing for Paris this week...
Something's gone wrong; I don't know why I'm getting this large comment box instead of the little pop-up box that I still have indicated in settings!!!
Gypsy Purple, I'm glad I made you slow down for a bit! You must work on that, 'more leisure time for moi'!
Derrick, aren't they amazing! We have one here; it's only about 12ft high. I won't be here to enjoy the shade it will give one day.
Bonnie, I think your climate's right for one. Ours is growing well, despite the drought.
T, glad you enjoyed it. Before I pop off, I MUST visit Paris. I was reading Virginia's post this morning (Parisinmylens) about Stohrer's patisserie in Paris; she closed by saying that she must get back to her book, 'French Women Don't Get Fat'! I would, just looking and sniffing!
How can I get that tree in the first picture in my backyard? LOL!
Betsy, if someone had thought of planting it 100 years ago! :>)
What amazing trees! I love those shapes. I love walking among trees and kind of imbibing their atmosphere and presence.
hello alaine - the great plane tree at the top of your post is stunning - i looked at it as i listened to "xerxes". there's magnificence in both. have a sweet day. steven
Listening to the Handel and viewing this tree, both seeming miracles of beauty..I thank you for gathering them together!
Hello Phoenix, (I have a sticky x on my keyboard!), I've just got back from a walk amongst the trees; it's a lovely morning here.
Steven, I knew the music wouldn't be quite your cup of tea but also knew that you'd love the trees!
Hello Lyn, I thought it a good pairing when I read the words. I love playing this piece too.
That first picture looks a LOT like the live oak trees in Louisiana and the Deep South. The big difference is the live oaks are dripping with Spanish moss. Makes them look very eerie. I love the Paris allee.
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