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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2:16

"Komm bald" is a lied composed by Johannes Brahms in 1886. It is the fifth song in his Opus 97, a collection of six songs for voice and piano. The text is a poem by Georg Friedrich Daumer, a German poet and translator. The song is in the key of E-flat major and is marked "Andante con moto" (moderately slow with motion). It is a simple and straightforward song, with a gentle melody that is carried by the piano. The vocal line is also relatively simple, with a range of only a little over an octave. The song is divided into three sections, with the first and third sections being identical in melody and text. The second section is a contrasting middle section, with a slightly more complex melody and a change in mood. The text of the song is a plea for a loved one to return soon, with the speaker expressing their longing and loneliness. The premiere of Opus 97 took place on November 22, 1886, in Vienna, with the composer himself accompanying the singer. The collection was well-received, with critics praising Brahms' ability to capture the emotional depth of the text in his music. Overall, "Komm bald" is a beautiful and poignant song that showcases Brahms' skill as a composer of lieder. Its simplicity and directness make it accessible to a wide range of listeners, while its emotional depth and musical sophistication make it a favorite of performers and audiences alike.

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