Composer

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Johannes Brahms

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Mar 1877

Average_duration

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1:52

"Es liebt sich so lieblich im Lenze! Die Wellen blinken" is a German art song composed by Johannes Brahms in 1877. The song is the first of five songs in his Opus 71, which is a collection of songs for voice and piano. The text of the song is a poem by Felix Schumann, the son of Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck. The song premiered on January 15, 1878, in Vienna, with Brahms accompanying the singer, Hermine Spies. The song is in the key of G major and has a moderate tempo. It is a strophic song, meaning that the same music is repeated for each stanza of the poem. The song has a light and joyful character, reflecting the springtime setting of the poem. The piano accompaniment is lively and playful, with arpeggiated chords and a flowing melody. The vocal line is also light and playful, with a range that is well-suited to a high soprano or tenor voice. The first stanza of the poem describes the beauty of springtime, with the waves of the sea sparkling in the sunlight. The second stanza describes the joy of love in the springtime, with the lovers walking hand in hand and enjoying the beauty of nature. The final stanza expresses the hope that the joy of love will last forever, even as the seasons change. Overall, "Es liebt sich so lieblich im Lenze! Die Wellen blinken" is a charming and delightful song that captures the spirit of springtime and the joy of love. It is a testament to Brahms' skill as a composer of art songs and his ability to capture the essence of a poem in music.

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