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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1859 - 1862

Average_duration

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42:31

Movement_count

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16

Movement ....

Johannes Brahms composed the 'German folk songs (16), WoO 37' in 1869. The work premiered in Vienna in the same year. The collection consists of sixteen songs, each based on a traditional German folk melody. Brahms arranged the melodies for voice and piano, adding his own harmonies and accompaniments. The first movement, "Da unten im Tale," is a lively and cheerful song that features a playful piano accompaniment. The second movement, "Es steht ein Lind," is a slower, more contemplative piece that showcases Brahms' skill at creating rich harmonies. The third movement, "In stiller Nacht," is a hauntingly beautiful song that features a simple, yet effective piano accompaniment. The fourth movement, "Schwesterlein," is a lively and energetic song that features a driving piano accompaniment. The fifth movement, "Am Donaustrande," is a gentle and peaceful song that features a flowing piano accompaniment. The sixth movement, "Es ging ein Maidlein zarte," is a lively and playful song that features a bouncy piano accompaniment. The seventh movement, "Ach, englische Schäferin," is a slow and mournful song that features a simple, yet effective piano accompaniment. The eighth movement, "Es steht ein Soldat am Wolgastrand," is a lively and energetic song that features a driving piano accompaniment. The ninth movement, "Es waren zwei Königskinder," is a hauntingly beautiful song that features a simple, yet effective piano accompaniment. The tenth movement, "Es ist ein Schnitter," is a lively and playful song that features a bouncy piano accompaniment. The eleventh movement, "Es flog ein Täublein weiße," is a gentle and peaceful song that features a flowing piano accompaniment. The twelfth movement, "Es saß ein schneeweiß Vögelein," is a slow and mournful song that features a simple, yet effective piano accompaniment. The thirteenth movement, "Es waren zwei Mädel," is a lively and energetic song that features a driving piano accompaniment. The fourteenth movement, "Es geht ein dunkle Wolk herein," is a hauntingly beautiful song that features a simple, yet effective piano accompaniment. The fifteenth movement, "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen," is a gentle and peaceful song that features a flowing piano accompaniment. The final movement, "O Heiland, reiß die Himmel auf," is a slow and mournful song that features a simple, yet effective piano accompaniment. Overall, the 'German folk songs (16), WoO 37' showcase Brahms' skill at arranging traditional melodies and creating rich harmonies and accompaniments. The collection remains a popular choice for vocalists and pianists alike.

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