Composer

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Johannes Brahms

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Average_duration

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3:04

Agnes, Op. 59/5 is a song composed by Johannes Brahms in 1873. It was premiered on November 22, 1873, in Vienna, Austria. The song is part of a collection of five songs, Op. 59, which Brahms composed for voice and piano. Agnes, Op. 59/5 is a single movement song that lasts approximately four minutes. The song is written in the key of E-flat major and is set to a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The poem tells the story of a young woman named Agnes who is in love with a man who does not reciprocate her feelings. The song is a lament for Agnes and her unrequited love. The song begins with a gentle piano introduction that sets the mood for the piece. The vocal line enters with a simple melody that is repeated throughout the song. The melody is accompanied by a flowing piano accompaniment that adds to the melancholic mood of the piece. The vocal line is expressive and full of emotion, conveying the sadness and longing of Agnes. The middle section of the song features a change in key and a more dramatic vocal line. The piano accompaniment becomes more intense, adding to the emotional intensity of the piece. The vocal line reaches a climax before returning to the original melody and key. Agnes, Op. 59/5 is a beautiful example of Brahms' skill as a composer of lieder. The song is characterized by its expressive vocal line, flowing piano accompaniment, and emotional intensity. It is a poignant and moving piece that captures the essence of unrequited love.

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