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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1855 - 1869

Average_duration

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17:16

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Johannes Brahms composed his 'Songs (7), Op. 48' in 1868. The work was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The seven songs are set to poems by various poets, including Heinrich Heine and Georg Friedrich Daumer. The songs are written for voice and piano and are characterized by Brahms' signature style of rich harmonies and complex rhythms. The first song, "Liebesglut," is a passionate love song with a driving rhythm and soaring melody. The second song, "Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer," is a gentle lullaby with a simple, yet haunting melody. The third song, "Die Schale der Vergessenheit," is a melancholy piece with a mournful melody and a sense of longing. The fourth song, "Sapphische Ode," is a lively and energetic piece with a playful melody and a sense of joy. The fifth song, "Nachtigall," is a tender and romantic piece with a beautiful melody and lush harmonies. The sixth song, "Sehnsucht," is a wistful and introspective piece with a haunting melody and a sense of yearning. The final song, "Ständchen," is a lively and joyful piece with a lively melody and a sense of celebration. The work as a whole is characterized by Brahms' mastery of melody and harmony, as well as his ability to capture a wide range of emotions and moods in his music. The 'Songs (7), Op. 48' is a testament to Brahms' skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both beautiful and deeply moving.

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