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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1871

Average_duration

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3:53

"Unbewegte laue Luft, Op. 57/8" is a song composed by Johannes Brahms in 1871. It was premiered on January 22, 1872, in Vienna, Austria. The song is part of a collection of six songs, Op. 57, which Brahms composed for voice and piano. The song is in the key of E-flat major and has a moderate tempo. It consists of three stanzas, each with four lines, and is set to a poem by Friedrich Rückert. The poem describes a peaceful summer evening, with the air still and warm, and the only sound being the rustling of leaves. The first movement of the song is marked "Andante con moto," and begins with a gentle piano introduction. The singer enters with the first stanza, singing in a soft and lyrical manner. The melody is simple and flowing, with occasional chromaticism adding a touch of melancholy. The second movement is marked "Poco più lento," and begins with a piano interlude. The singer enters with the second stanza, which describes the stillness of the air and the peacefulness of the evening. The melody is more subdued than in the first movement, with a sense of introspection and contemplation. The third movement is marked "Tempo I," and returns to the melody of the first movement. The singer enters with the third stanza, which describes the rustling of the leaves and the gentle movement of the air. The melody is more animated than in the second movement, with a sense of movement and energy. Overall, "Unbewegte laue Luft, Op. 57/8" is a beautiful and evocative song that captures the peacefulness and tranquility of a summer evening. Brahms' simple and flowing melody, combined with Rückert's descriptive poetry, creates a sense of calm and serenity that is both soothing and uplifting.

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