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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1858 - 1893

Average_duration

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9:28

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Johannes Brahms composed his 'Songs (5), Op. 47' in 1868. The work premiered in Vienna on January 6, 1870, with Brahms himself accompanying the singer, Julius Stockhausen. The five songs are set to poems by various authors, including Heinrich Heine and Felix Schumann. The first song, "Ständchen" (Serenade), is a lively and playful piece in which the singer serenades his beloved. The second song, "Liebesglut" (Love's Ardor), is a passionate and intense piece that expresses the overwhelming emotions of love. The third song, "Die Trauernde" (The Mourner), is a mournful and melancholic piece that reflects on the pain of loss and grief. The fourth song, "Von ewiger Liebe" (Of Eternal Love), is perhaps the most famous of the set. It is a beautiful and tender love song that expresses the depth and permanence of true love. The final song, "Die Schnur, die Perl' an Perle" (The String, the Pearl on Pearl), is a light and playful piece that tells the story of a string of pearls. Brahms' 'Songs (5), Op. 47' are characterized by their rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and sensitive treatment of the text. The composer's skillful use of chromaticism and modulation creates a sense of emotional depth and complexity, while his use of counterpoint and rhythmic variation adds interest and variety to the music. Overall, Brahms' 'Songs (5), Op. 47' are a beautiful and moving collection of songs that showcase the composer's mastery of the art song genre. They remain popular and beloved works in the classical vocal repertoire to this day.

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