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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1851 - 1853

Average_duration

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10:41

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Johannes Brahms composed his 'Songs (6), Op. 7' in 1853-54, and they were premiered in Leipzig in 1854. The six songs are set to poems by various authors, including Heinrich Heine and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The first song, "Liebestreu" (Faithful Love), is a tender and lyrical piece that showcases Brahms' gift for melody. The second song, "Lied" (Song), is a more dramatic piece that features a soaring vocal line and a turbulent piano accompaniment. The third song, "Gestillte Sehnsucht" (Satisfied Longing), is a serene and introspective piece that explores themes of longing and contentment. The fourth song, "Geheimnis" (Secret), is a mysterious and haunting piece that features a chromatic melody and a dark, brooding piano accompaniment. The fifth song, "In der Fremde" (In a Foreign Land), is a melancholy piece that explores themes of homesickness and alienation. The final song, "Von ewiger Liebe" (Of Eternal Love), is a passionate and exultant piece that celebrates the power of love. Overall, the 'Songs (6), Op. 7' showcase Brahms' mastery of the art song form, with their rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and sensitive treatment of the texts. They are a testament to Brahms' deep understanding of the human heart and his ability to capture its many moods and emotions in music.

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