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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1878

Average_duration

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10:40

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Johannes Brahms composed his 'Songs (6), Op. 85' in 1878. The songs were premiered in Vienna on November 17, 1878, with Brahms himself accompanying the singer, Hermine Spies. The six songs are set to poems by various poets, including Paul Flemming, Georg Friedrich Daumer, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The first song, "Ruhe, Süssliebchen," is a lullaby that features a gentle, rocking rhythm and a soothing melody. The second song, "Ständchen," is a serenade that showcases Brahms' skill at writing for the voice. The third song, "An ein Veilchen," is a setting of a poem by Goethe and features a delicate, lilting melody that perfectly captures the poem's wistful tone. The fourth song, "Es träumte mir," is a hauntingly beautiful piece that features a dreamy, ethereal melody and a sense of longing and nostalgia. The fifth song, "In der Fremde," is a setting of a poem by Eichendorff and features a melancholy melody that perfectly captures the poem's sense of isolation and longing. The final song, "Von ewiger Liebe," is perhaps the most famous of the set and is often performed as a standalone piece. It features a soaring melody and lush harmonies that perfectly capture the poem's themes of eternal love and devotion. Overall, Brahms' 'Songs (6), Op. 85' are a masterful example of his skill at writing for the voice. The songs showcase his ability to capture the nuances of poetry through music and his gift for creating melodies that perfectly complement the text.

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