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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1894

Average_duration

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2:34

'Jungfräulein, soll ich mit euch gehn, WoO 33/11' is a German folk song arranged for four-part mixed choir by Johannes Brahms. The composition was completed in 1869 and premiered in the same year in Vienna. The piece is part of a collection of 49 German folk songs arranged by Brahms for choir, which were published in two volumes in 1865 and 1869. The arrangement of 'Jungfräulein, soll ich mit euch gehn' is in four movements, with each movement featuring a different section of the choir. The first movement is sung by the soprano section, the second by the alto section, the third by the tenor section, and the fourth by the bass section. The piece is written in the key of G major and has a moderate tempo. The characteristics of the piece are typical of Brahms' choral arrangements of German folk songs. The harmonies are rich and complex, with frequent use of suspensions and dissonances. The melody is often passed between different sections of the choir, creating a sense of dialogue and interaction between the voices. The piece also features Brahms' characteristic use of dynamic contrasts, with sudden shifts between loud and soft passages. The text of the song tells the story of a young man who asks a group of maidens if he can accompany them on their journey. The maidens tease him, asking if he has a horse to ride and a sword to defend them. The young man responds that he has neither, but that he has a heart full of love for them. The maidens then invite him to join them on their journey. Overall, 'Jungfräulein, soll ich mit euch gehn' is a beautiful example of Brahms' skill as a choral arranger. The piece showcases his ability to take a simple folk melody and transform it into a complex and harmonically rich choral work.

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