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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1877

Average_duration

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3:15

"So lass uns wandern!, Op. 75/3" is a German folk song composed by Johannes Brahms in 1877. It is the third movement of his "Fünf Gesänge, Op. 75" (Five Songs, Op. 75) and was premiered in Vienna on November 22, 1877. The song is written for four-part mixed choir and piano accompaniment. It is a lively and upbeat piece, with a tempo marking of Allegro vivace. The melody is based on a traditional German folk tune, which Brahms arranged and harmonized in his own unique style. The lyrics of "So lass uns wandern!" are about the joys of hiking and being in nature. The first verse begins with the line "So lass uns wandern! Durch Feld und Wald zu streifen frei" (So let us wander! To roam through fields and woods, free). The subsequent verses describe the beauty of the countryside, the sound of birds singing, and the feeling of being at peace in nature. Brahms' arrangement of the folk tune features rich harmonies and dynamic contrasts, with the choir and piano alternating between loud and soft sections. The piano accompaniment is particularly lively and energetic, with fast arpeggios and syncopated rhythms. Overall, "So lass uns wandern!" is a joyful and uplifting piece that celebrates the beauty of nature and the pleasures of hiking. Its catchy melody and lively rhythms make it a popular choice for choirs and audiences alike.

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