The opening song from Robert Schumann's masterful song cycle Dichterleibe. This performance took place in New York City on April 8th, 2011. James Benjamin Rodgers - Tenor Jillian Zack - Piano Translation: In the lovely month of May, When all the buds were bursting, Then within my heart Love broke forth. In lovely month of May, When the birds all sang, Then I confessed to her My longing and desire.