In memoriam: Edward Koehler (1948-2011)

My beloved friend Ed Koehler (musician, librarian, massage therapist) passed away Saturday morning, January 8, 2011, after suffering a stroke the preceding afternoon at our home in Jacksonville, Florida. He requested that there be no services held in his behalf, and his younger sister Claudette and I respect that. But I hope some of you who knew and felt affection for him will pause a few moments and think fondly of him.

For a tribute page to Ed Koehler, please visit https://sites.google.com/site/edwardlein/Home/edward-koehler-1948-2011

Dark Eyes - Piano Trio by Edward Lein

Dark Eyes - Piano Trio by Edward Lein

Un Dulcito -- SoundCloud versions...

Hoodoo (Samba, for strings) by Edward Lein

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Tangle (Tango, for strings) by Edward Lein

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La llorona (for strings) by Edward Lein

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Rumor (Rumba for strings) by Edward Lein

April 17, 2010

In the new house for 6 months now, and spring is here!

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English Versions of Song & Aria Texts

Translations/Versifications
English Versions of Song & Aria Texts

The linked English versions of various sung texts mostly have been made to use in program notes I have written. But, first off, let me state that I am not fluent in any language other than English. My versions have depended on literal translations of others and online translation tools for the meaning of the words. What I have attempted is to take the literal and translate it into poetry, usually as free verse, but sometimes also using the rhyme schemes of the original poetry.

For all texts/translations/versifications of the following go to http://sites.google.com/site/edwardlein/Home/translations, or click on the individual title:

•Berlioz / Gautier : Les nuits d'ete
•Conti: Il mio bel foco
•La llorona (The Weeping Woman) (Folk song)
•Mozart/Metastasio: L'amerò, sarò costante
•Poulenc/Apollinaire: Hôtel
•Poulenc/Apollinaire: Rosemonde
•Poulenc/Apollinaire: Voyage à Paris
•Poulenc/Vilmorin: Mazurka (English version only)
•Puccini: Donde lieta uscì
•Puccini: Chi bel il sogno di Doretta
•Ravel / Klingsor: Shéhérazade
•Santoliquido: 'I canti della sera'
•Verdi / Piave: La donna è mobile

House exterior

The Ashram's Progress

Well, we've been in about a month now.

Interior slideshow of the progress...