Composer

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Johannes Brahms

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Canon

Compose Date

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1858 - 1863

Average_duration

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19:00

Movement_count

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13

Movement ....

Johannes Brahms composed his set of 'Canons (13), Op. 113' in 1891, towards the end of his life. The work was premiered in Vienna on December 2, 1891, with Brahms himself conducting. The set consists of thirteen canons, which are short musical compositions that are based on a single melody line that is repeated by different voices or instruments at different times. Brahms' canons are written for three voices, with each voice entering at a different time and repeating the same melody in a different key. The first canon is in C major and is marked "Allegro moderato." The second canon is in G major and is marked "Andante con moto." The third canon is in E-flat major and is marked "Allegro." The fourth canon is in A major and is marked "Andante." The fifth canon is in F major and is marked "Allegro moderato." The sixth canon is in D major and is marked "Andante con moto." The seventh canon is in B-flat major and is marked "Allegro." The eighth canon is in E major and is marked "Andante." The ninth canon is in C major and is marked "Allegro moderato." The tenth canon is in G major and is marked "Andante con moto." The eleventh canon is in E-flat major and is marked "Allegro." The twelfth canon is in A major and is marked "Andante." The final canon is in F major and is marked "Allegro moderato." The canons are characterized by their simplicity and elegance. Brahms' use of three voices creates a sense of harmony and balance, and the repetition of the same melody in different keys creates a sense of unity throughout the set. The canons are also marked by their brevity, with each one lasting only a few minutes. Overall, Brahms' 'Canons (13), Op. 113' is a beautiful and understated work that showcases the composer's mastery of harmony and melody. Its simplicity and elegance make it a timeless piece of music that continues to be enjoyed by audiences today.

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