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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1884

Average_duration

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11:12

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Johannes Brahms composed his 'Songs (7), Op. 95' in 1884. The work was premiered in Vienna on November 10, 1884, with Brahms himself accompanying the singer, Hermine Spies. The seven songs are set to poems by various authors, including Heinrich Heine, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Friedrich Rückert. The first song, "Nachklang," is a melancholic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second song, "Das Mädchen spricht," is a playful and flirtatious piece that showcases Brahms' skill at setting text to music. The third song, "Die verschwiegene Nachtigall," is a hauntingly beautiful piece that features a prominent piano part. The fourth song, "Nachtigall," is a lively and energetic piece that captures the joy and exuberance of spring. The fifth song, "Ein Sonett," is a dramatic and passionate piece that features a soaring vocal line and a complex piano accompaniment. The sixth song, "O wüßt' ich doch den Weg zurück," is a nostalgic and wistful piece that reflects on the passage of time. The final song, "Alte Liebe," is a poignant and bittersweet piece that explores the theme of lost love. The piano accompaniment is particularly expressive in this piece, with Brahms using chromatic harmonies and unexpected modulations to create a sense of longing and regret. Overall, Brahms' 'Songs (7), Op. 95' is a masterful work that showcases his skill as a composer of lieder. The cycle is characterized by its rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and sensitive treatment of the text. It remains a beloved work in the lieder repertoire to this day.

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