Composer

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Max Reger

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1899

Publication Date

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1904

Average_duration

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1:53

Max Reger's 'Das Lieben bringt groß' Freud' is a collection of nine folk songs for male chorus, with the fourth song being the titular piece. The composition was completed in 1905 and premiered on January 28, 1906, in Munich, Germany. The fourth song, 'Das Lieben bringt groß' Freud', is a lively and upbeat piece that showcases Reger's skill in harmonization and counterpoint. The song is in the key of D major and is written in a fast 2/4 time signature. The melody is carried by the tenor and bass voices, with the baritones and second tenors providing harmonic support. The song begins with a lively introduction, featuring a syncopated rhythm in the piano accompaniment. The first verse is sung by the tenors, with the basses joining in on the second verse. The baritones and second tenors provide a rhythmic accompaniment, with occasional interjections of the melody. The second half of the song features a call-and-response section, with the tenors and basses alternating phrases. The baritones and second tenors provide a rhythmic accompaniment, with occasional interjections of the melody. The song ends with a rousing coda, featuring a final statement of the melody by the tenors and basses. Overall, 'Das Lieben bringt groß' Freud' is a lively and energetic piece that showcases Reger's skill in choral composition. The piece is characterized by its intricate harmonization and counterpoint, as well as its use of syncopated rhythms and call-and-response sections.

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