Composer

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Johannes Brahms

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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Jun 1868

Average_duration

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2:21

Botschaft, Op. 47/1 is a lied composed by Johannes Brahms in 1868. It is the first of six songs in his Opus 47, which were all composed in the same year. The song is set to a poem by the German poet Georg Friedrich Daumer, and it is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The premiere of Botschaft took place in Vienna in 1868, with Brahms himself accompanying the singer. The song is in the key of F major and has a moderate tempo. It is divided into three sections, with the first and third sections having the same melody and the second section having a contrasting melody. The song begins with a gentle and flowing melody in the piano, which is then joined by the singer. The first section of the song is characterized by its lyrical and expressive melody, which is supported by the rich harmonies in the piano accompaniment. The second section of the song is more dramatic and intense, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The piano accompaniment becomes more virtuosic in this section, with rapid arpeggios and runs. The third section of the song returns to the gentle and flowing melody of the first section, but with a slightly different harmonic progression. The song ends with a quiet and peaceful coda, with the piano gently fading away. Botschaft is a typical example of Brahms' lieder style, which is characterized by its rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and careful attention to the text. The poem by Daumer is about a messenger who brings a message of love to the singer, and Brahms' music perfectly captures the emotions of the text. The song is often performed in recitals and is considered one of Brahms' most beautiful lieder.

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