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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1894

Average_duration

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1:15

"Dort in den Weiden steht ein Haus" (There stands a house in the willows) is a lied composed by Johannes Brahms in 1864. It was premiered in Vienna on January 14, 1865, with the composer at the piano and the baritone Julius Stockhausen as the singer. The song is part of a collection of 49 folk songs arranged for voice and piano, known as the Deutsche Volkslieder, WoO 33. The song is in the key of G major and has a moderate tempo. It is divided into three stanzas, each with a different melody. The first stanza is in a simple, strophic form, with the melody repeated for each line of the text. The second stanza is more complex, with a more elaborate melody and a more varied accompaniment. The third stanza returns to the simplicity of the first, with a melody that is similar to the opening but with some variations. The text of the song is a traditional German folk poem, which tells the story of a house in the willows where a young woman lives. The narrator of the poem is a young man who is in love with the woman and longs to be with her. He describes the beauty of the house and the surrounding landscape, and expresses his desire to be with the woman he loves. The music of the song is typical of Brahms' style, with a simple, lyrical melody and a rich, harmonically complex accompaniment. The piano part is particularly notable for its use of arpeggios and broken chords, which create a sense of flowing motion and contribute to the pastoral atmosphere of the piece. Overall, "Dort in den Weiden steht ein Haus" is a charming and evocative song that captures the beauty and simplicity of traditional German folk poetry. Its gentle melody and lush accompaniment make it a favorite of singers and audiences alike, and it remains a popular selection in recitals and concerts to this day.

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