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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10:16

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Johannes Brahms composed his 'Songs (6), Op. 97' in 1884. The work was premiered in Vienna on November 10, 1884, with Brahms himself accompanying the singer, Hermine Spies. The six songs are set to poems by various poets, including Heinrich Heine, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Friedrich Rückert. The first song, "Nachklang," is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Rückert. It is a gentle and introspective piece, with a simple melody and delicate piano accompaniment. The second song, "Die Schwestern," is a setting of a poem by Heinrich Heine. It is a lively and playful piece, with a fast-paced piano accompaniment and a catchy melody. The third song, "Der Tod, das ist die kühle Nacht," is a setting of a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It is a somber and mournful piece, with a slow and melancholy melody and a sparse piano accompaniment. The fourth song, "Lied der Braut I," is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Rückert. It is a tender and romantic piece, with a flowing melody and a lush piano accompaniment. The fifth song, "Lied der Braut II," is a continuation of the previous song, also set to a poem by Friedrich Rückert. It is a more dramatic and passionate piece, with a soaring melody and a powerful piano accompaniment. The final song, "Trennung," is a setting of a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It is a poignant and bittersweet piece, with a haunting melody and a sparse piano accompaniment. Overall, Brahms' 'Songs (6), Op. 97' are characterized by their lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and sensitive piano accompaniments. The songs showcase Brahms' skill as a composer of lieder, and they remain popular in the repertoire of vocal music today.

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