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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1864

Average_duration

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10:54

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Johannes Brahms composed his 'Songs (4), Op. 46' in 1868. The songs were premiered in Vienna on November 22, 1869, with Brahms himself accompanying the singer, Hermine Spies. The four songs are set to poems by various poets, including Paul Flemming, Georg Friedrich Daumer, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The first song, "Die Schwestern," is a duet for two sopranos. It is a playful and lighthearted piece, with a simple melody and a cheerful accompaniment. The second song, "Die Liebende schreibt," is a solo for alto. It is a melancholy piece, with a slow and mournful melody that reflects the sadness of the poem's narrator. The third song, "Mädchenlied," is a solo for soprano. It is a lively and energetic piece, with a fast and playful melody that captures the youthful spirit of the poem's narrator. The final song, "Der Jäger," is a solo for bass. It is a dramatic and intense piece, with a powerful melody that reflects the passion and intensity of the poem's narrator. Overall, the 'Songs (4), Op. 46' are characterized by Brahms' skillful use of melody and harmony to capture the mood and emotion of each poem. The songs are also notable for their use of different vocal ranges and textures, from the playful duet of the first song to the powerful bass solo of the final song.

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