Composer

:

Johannes Brahms

Genre

:

Choral

Style

:

Choral

Compose Date

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1857

Average_duration

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28:02

Movement_count

:

12

Movement ....

Johannes Brahms composed the 'German folk songs (12), WoO 35' in 1865. The work premiered in Vienna in the same year. The collection consists of twelve songs, each based on a German folk tune. Brahms arranged the songs for four-part choir and piano accompaniment. The first movement, "Guter Rat," is a lively and cheerful song that features a playful melody and a rhythmic piano accompaniment. The second movement, "Schwesterlein," is a tender and melancholic song that showcases Brahms' skill at creating beautiful harmonies. The third movement, "Feinsliebchen," is a lively and energetic song that features a fast-paced piano accompaniment and a catchy melody. The fourth movement, "Da unten im Tale," is a hauntingly beautiful song that features a simple yet powerful melody and a sparse piano accompaniment. The fifth movement, "Es steht ein Lind," is a gentle and peaceful song that features a flowing melody and a delicate piano accompaniment. The sixth movement, "Es saß ein schneeweiß Vögelein," is a lively and playful song that features a fast-paced piano accompaniment and a catchy melody. The seventh movement, "Es waren zwei Königskinder," is a dramatic and emotional song that showcases Brahms' skill at creating powerful harmonies. The eighth movement, "Es geht ein dunkle Wolk herein," is a hauntingly beautiful song that features a simple yet powerful melody and a sparse piano accompaniment. The ninth movement, "Es waren zwei Mädel," is a lively and energetic song that features a fast-paced piano accompaniment and a catchy melody. The tenth movement, "Ach Gott, wie weh tut Scheiden," is a tender and melancholic song that showcases Brahms' skill at creating beautiful harmonies. The eleventh movement, "Es steht ein Soldat am Wolgastrand," is a dramatic and emotional song that features a powerful piano accompaniment and a soaring melody. The final movement, "In stiller Nacht," is a gentle and peaceful song that features a flowing melody and a delicate piano accompaniment. Overall, the 'German folk songs (12), WoO 35' is a beautiful collection of songs that showcases Brahms' skill at creating powerful harmonies and beautiful melodies.

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