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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1861 - 1868

Average_duration

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3:05

Johannes Brahms composed "Wie froh und frisch mein Sinn sich hebt, Op. 33/14" in 1864. The piece is part of a collection of 20 songs for voice and piano, collectively known as the "Neue Liebeslieder Walzer" (New Love Song Waltzes). The premiere of the collection took place in Vienna in 1875. "Wie froh und frisch mein Sinn sich hebt" is the fourteenth song in the collection and is written for four-part vocal harmony (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass) with piano accompaniment. The piece is in the key of G major and is marked "frisch und lebhaft" (fresh and lively). The song is composed of three distinct sections. The first section features the four voices singing in unison, with the piano providing a playful accompaniment. The second section features a solo soprano melody, accompanied by the other voices singing a repeated phrase in the background. The final section returns to the four-part harmony, with the piano providing a lively waltz rhythm. The lyrics of the song are in German and describe the joy and freshness of the singer's spirit as they think of their beloved. The text is full of playful imagery, such as "my heart is like a bird that sings in the morning" and "my thoughts are like a stream that flows and sparkles in the sun." Overall, "Wie froh und frisch mein Sinn sich hebt" is a charming and lively piece that showcases Brahms' skill in writing for vocal harmony. The piece is a testament to Brahms' ability to infuse his music with both emotional depth and playful energy.

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