Composer

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Johannes Brahms

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1857

Average_duration

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2:36

"Da unten im Tale, WoO 35/5" is a German folk song arranged for voice and piano by Johannes Brahms. The composition was completed in 1864 and premiered in the same year. The piece is part of a collection of 49 German folk songs arranged by Brahms for voice and piano, known as "Deutsche Volkslieder." The song is in the key of G major and has a moderate tempo. It consists of three verses, each with a different melody. The first verse is sung by the solo voice, while the second and third verses are sung by a chorus. The piano accompaniment is simple and supportive, with a gentle rhythm and occasional harmonic embellishments. The first verse begins with the line "Da unten im Tale, da steht ein Hotel," which translates to "Down there in the valley, there stands a hotel." The lyrics describe a picturesque scene of a hotel surrounded by trees and flowers, with a stream flowing nearby. The second verse adds more detail to the scene, describing the hotel's garden and the birds singing in the trees. The third verse is a call to action, urging the listener to come and visit the hotel and enjoy its beauty. The melody of "Da unten im Tale" is typical of German folk songs, with a simple, singable tune and a repetitive structure. Brahms' arrangement adds some harmonic interest and dynamic variation, but the overall character of the piece remains true to the folk tradition. The use of a chorus in the second and third verses adds a sense of community and participation, inviting the listener to join in the singing. Overall, "Da unten im Tale, WoO 35/5" is a charming example of Brahms' skill as an arranger of folk songs. Its gentle melody and evocative lyrics capture the beauty of the German countryside and invite the listener to share in its pleasures.

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