Eine Winterreise

"Eine Winterreise" – "A Winter Journey" – is an introspective piece dealing with solitude and romance in today's society.

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02/05/2014

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By the fountain, near the gate, There stands a linden tree; I have dreamt in its shadows So many sweet dreams.   I carved on its bark So many loving words; I was always drawn to it, Whether in joy or in sorrow.   Today, too, I had to pass it In the dead of night. And even in the darkness I had to close my eyes.   And its branches rustled As if calling to me: "Come here, to me, friend, Here you will find your peace!"   The frigid wind blew Straight in my face, My hat flew from my head, I did not turn back.   Now I am many hours Away from that spot, And still I hear the rustling: There you would have found peace!

I search in the snow in vain For a trace of her footsteps When she, on my arm, Wandered about the green field.   I want to kiss the ground, Piercing the ice and snow With my hot tears, Until I see the earth below.   Where will I find a blossom? Where will I find green grass? The flowers are dead, The turf is so pale.   Is there then no souvenir To carry with me from here? When my pain is stilled, What will speak to me of her?   My heart is as if frozen, Her image is cold within, If my heart should one day thaw, So too would her image melt away!

Frozen tear drops  fall from my cheeks: Can it be that, without knowing it,  I have been weeping?   O tears, my tears,  are you so lukewarm, That you turn to ice  like cold morning dew?    Yet you spring from a source,  my breast, so burning hot, As if you wanted to melt all of the ice of winter!

The wind plays with the weathervane Atop my beautiful beloved's house. In my delusion I thought It was whistling at the poor fugitive.   If he had seen it before, The crest above the house, Then he never would have looked for A woman's fidelity in that house.   The wind plays with hearts within As on the roof, but not so loudly. What is my suffering to them? Their child is a rich bride. <div>  </div>

<pre id="the_text_0_1" style="color: rgb(13, 49, 75); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </pre> <pre id="the_text_0_1" style="color: rgb(13, 49, 75); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </pre> As a stranger I arrived, As a stranger again I leave. May was kind to me With many bunches of flowers. The girl spoke of love, Her mother even of marriage, - Now the world is bleak, The path covered by snow.   I cannot choose the time Of my departure; I must find my own way In this darkness. With a shadow cast by the moonlight As my traveling companion I'll search for animal tracks On the white fields.   Why should I linger, waiting Until I am driven out? Let stray dogs howl Outside their master's house; Love loves to wander God has made her so From one to the other. Dear love, good night!   I will not disturb you in your dreaming, It would be a pity to disturb your rest; You shall not hear my footsteps Softly, softly shut the door! On my way out I'll write "Good Night" on the gate, So that you may see That I have thought of you.

Dear Kissbankers,   The Premiere is now in about 20 days. Rehearsals are going flawless and the piece is now coming to a shape. I'm very anxious and excited to see it entirely done.   From tomorrow on and until the D-day I offer you to go through the original text from Wilhelm Müller that inspired the ballet.   I will see you then tomorrow for the first poem "Good Night".   Best regards,   Martin Chaix

Dear Kissbankers,   Wishing you all a good and wonderful new year!   Many greetings,   Martin Chaix   <img alt="018_15" src="https://djxmmoom3injc.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/57620/018_15.JPG" /> Courtesy of Marquet Lee

Proud to present the poster/flyer of the performance:   <img alt="Flyer_small" src="https://djxmmoom3injc.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/54999/Flyer_small.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 450px;" />

<div> Week report : we have now reached 25 % of the total amount!!!</div> <div> It's been a hell of a start!!!</div> <div>  </div> <div> A huge "thank you" for those who have already donated.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Don't hesitate to share and talk about the project around you.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Just as a reminder: only by reaching 100% the campaign will be a success.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Love to you all,</div> <div>  </div> <div> Martin</div> <div>  </div>

For those who are interested you can already reserve your tickets online through the Brotfabrik's website.   After you clicked on "Reservieren" (Reservation) you'll have to fill out a form with your "Vorname" (First name), "Nachname" (Last name), "Telefon" (Telephone), E-mail and "Anzahl" (amount of tickets).   You will just have then to pick up your tickets at the box office from 30 min. before performance starts.   Et voilà.   <a href="http://www.brotfabrik-theater.de/index.php?id=42&tx_powermail_pi1[uid12]=%2007.%20Februar%202014%20%3Ch1%3EMartin%20Chaix%20-%20Eine%20Winterreise%3C/h1%3E%20um%C2%A020:00%20Uhr" target="_blank">Brotfabrik - Eine Winterreise</a>

Hi Kissbankers,   I just receive 6 lights to try out already with Felix how can we create some magic with them... If they're good - which I think they are - we still have 42 to buy...   <img alt="Img_1734" src="https://djxmmoom3injc.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/54517/IMG_1734.JPG" /> <img alt="Img_1736" src="https://djxmmoom3injc.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/54518/IMG_1736.JPG" style="width: 540px; height: 405px;" />

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