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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1873

Average_duration

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2:11

"Dein blaues Auge hält so still" (Your blue eyes are so still) is a song composed by Johannes Brahms, which is part of his collection of eight songs, Op. 59. The song was composed in 1873 and premiered in the same year in Vienna, Austria. The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. It is a slow and melancholic piece, with a simple and repetitive melody that emphasizes the text. The song is in the key of G minor and has a time signature of 4/4. The song is divided into three sections, with the first and third sections having the same melody and the second section having a contrasting melody. The first section begins with the piano playing a simple and repetitive chord progression, while the voice enters with the first line of the text, "Dein blaues Auge hält so still." The melody is simple and repetitive, with the voice rising and falling in a gentle and melancholic manner. The second section begins with a change in the piano accompaniment, which becomes more active and complex. The melody of the voice also changes, becoming more agitated and passionate. The text of this section is "Ich blicke bis mir der Augen licht erlischt" (I gaze until the light in my eyes goes out), which suggests a sense of longing and desperation. The third section returns to the melody of the first section, with the piano playing the same chord progression and the voice singing the same melody. The text of this section is "Und wenn du mich liebst, love mich ganz" (And if you love me, love me completely), which suggests a sense of hope and longing for a deep and meaningful love. Overall, "Dein blaues Auge hält so still" is a simple and beautiful song that captures the melancholic and passionate nature of love. The repetitive melody and simple piano accompaniment emphasize the text and allow the voice to convey the emotions of the song.

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