Composer

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Johannes Brahms

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Compose Date

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1874

Average_duration

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21:03

Movement_count

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18

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Johannes Brahms composed the 'Liebeslieder Waltzes (18), Op. 52a' in 1869. The piece premiered on January 15, 1870, in Vienna, Austria. The work consists of 18 short waltzes, each with a duration of around one minute. The waltzes are written for four voices, two pianos, and without any orchestral accompaniment. The 'Liebeslieder Waltzes' are characterized by their romantic and sentimental nature. The lyrics of the waltzes are taken from a collection of love poems by Georg Friedrich Daumer. Brahms set the poems to music, creating a series of waltzes that express the joys and sorrows of love. The waltzes are divided into two sets of nine, with each set containing a mixture of slow and fast waltzes. The first set of waltzes is more lighthearted and playful, while the second set is more melancholic and introspective. The waltzes are also notable for their use of counterpoint, with each voice weaving in and out of the others to create a complex and harmonious whole. The 'Liebeslieder Waltzes' are considered to be one of Brahms' most popular and accessible works. They have been performed and recorded by countless musicians and ensembles over the years, and their popularity shows no signs of waning. The waltzes are a testament to Brahms' skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of human emotion in music.

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