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 - 1864

Average_duration

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36:26

Movement_count

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14

Movement ....

Johannes Brahms composed the 'German folk songs (14), WoO 34' in 1865. The work premiered in Vienna in the same year. The collection consists of 14 songs, each with its own unique melody and lyrics. The songs are arranged for four-part choir and piano accompaniment. The first movement, "Guter Rat," is a lively and upbeat song that features a catchy melody and a driving rhythm. The second movement, "Schwesterlein," is a more subdued and melancholy piece that showcases Brahms' ability to create beautiful and haunting melodies. The third movement, "Die Wollust in den Maien," is a joyful and celebratory song that captures the spirit of springtime. The fourth movement, "Der Jäger in dem grünen Wald," is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast-paced melody and a driving rhythm. The fifth movement, "Es steht ein Lind," is a beautiful and contemplative song that showcases Brahms' ability to create rich and complex harmonies. The sixth movement, "In stiller Nacht," is a haunting and atmospheric piece that features a simple and beautiful melody. The seventh movement, "Da unten im Tale," is a lively and upbeat song that features a catchy melody and a driving rhythm. The eighth movement, "Es ging ein Maidlein zarte," is a beautiful and romantic piece that showcases Brahms' ability to create tender and heartfelt melodies. The ninth movement, "Ach Elslein," is a melancholy and introspective song that features a simple and beautiful melody. The tenth movement, "Es saß ein schneeweiß Vögelein," is a joyful and celebratory song that captures the spirit of springtime. The eleventh movement, "Es waren zwei Königskinder," is a beautiful and romantic piece that showcases Brahms' ability to create tender and heartfelt melodies. The twelfth movement, "Es geht ein dunkle Wolk herein," is a haunting and atmospheric piece that features a simple and beautiful melody. The thirteenth movement, "Es steht ein Soldat am Wolgastrand," is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast-paced melody and a driving rhythm. The final movement, "Och Mod'r, ich well en Ding han," is a joyful and celebratory song that captures the spirit of community and togetherness. Overall, the 'German folk songs (14), WoO 34' is a beautiful and diverse collection of songs that showcases Brahms' ability to create rich and complex harmonies, haunting melodies, and driving rhythms. The work is a testament to Brahms' love of traditional German folk music and his ability to incorporate these influences into his own unique style.

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