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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1858

Average_duration

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1:09

Johannes Brahms composed "Sehnsucht, Op. 14/8" in 1858. The piece is part of his collection of eight piano pieces, Op. 14, which he composed during his early years as a composer. "Sehnsucht" translates to "longing" or "yearning" in English, and the piece reflects this sentiment through its melancholic and introspective character. The piece is in the key of F-sharp minor and is written in a slow and expressive tempo. It is structured in a ternary form, with a melancholic and introspective A section followed by a more agitated and passionate B section, before returning to the A section. The A section is characterized by a descending melodic line that creates a sense of longing and yearning, while the B section features a more rhythmic and passionate melody that builds in intensity before returning to the A section. One of the defining characteristics of "Sehnsucht" is its use of chromaticism, which creates a sense of tension and unease throughout the piece. Brahms also employs a variety of dynamic and expressive markings, such as crescendos and diminuendos, to further enhance the emotional impact of the music. "Sehnsucht, Op. 14/8" premiered in 1860, performed by Brahms himself at a private concert in Vienna. The piece has since become a staple of the piano repertoire and is widely regarded as one of Brahms' most expressive and introspective works.

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