The miracle has become reality: William Shakespeare did defeat time. And in black ink his love does still shine bright. After 455 years and more his sonnets are so alive that Gesine fell completely in love with them. Out of 154 she chose 22 and set them to music. Trying to bring his thoughts and siren tears to every German speaking, loving soul she translated them into her mother tongue. 5 sonnets Gesine recorded in the original English version. Will‘s genius made it easy for her: The music came right with the verses while reading a sonnet. Here’s what she heard.