Composer

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Johannes Brahms

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Average_duration

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1:40

"Bei dir sind meine Gedanken" (My thoughts are with you) is a song composed by Johannes Brahms, Op. 95/2. It was composed in 1884 and premiered in the same year. The song is part of a collection of six songs, collectively known as "Sechs Lieder, Op. 95" (Six Songs, Op. 95). The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. It is a slow and melancholic piece, with a simple and repetitive melody. The piano accompaniment is sparse, with gentle arpeggios and occasional chords. The song is in the key of E-flat major and has a time signature of 4/4. The text of the song is a poem by Friedrich Rückert, a German poet and translator. The poem expresses the longing and yearning of the speaker for their loved one. The speaker's thoughts are constantly with their loved one, even when they are apart. The poem is full of imagery, with the speaker comparing their thoughts to birds that fly to their loved one's window, and their heart to a flower that blooms only for their loved one. The song is divided into three sections, with the first and third sections having the same melody. The second section has a contrasting melody, with a more agitated and restless feel. The song ends with a repetition of the first section, bringing the piece full circle. Overall, "Bei dir sind meine Gedanken" is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the essence of longing and yearning for a loved one. Brahms' simple and repetitive melody, combined with Rückert's evocative poetry, creates a powerful emotional impact that resonates with listeners to this day.

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