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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1894

Average_duration

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2:20

"So wünsch' ich ihr ein gute Nacht" is a Lied composed by Johannes Brahms in 1864. It is the eighteenth song in his collection of 49 Deutsche Volkslieder, WoO 33. The song is set to a poem by an unknown author and is written in the key of G major. The song is a lullaby, and Brahms' setting is gentle and soothing. The piano accompaniment is simple and repetitive, with a rocking motion that mimics the motion of a cradle. The vocal line is also simple and lyrical, with a gentle melody that rises and falls in a soothing manner. The song is in three verses, each with a slightly different melody. The first verse begins with the words "So wünsch' ich ihr ein gute Nacht" ("So I wish her a good night"), and the melody is gentle and flowing. The second verse begins with the words "Und wenn sie aufwacht früh am Morgen" ("And when she wakes up early in the morning"), and the melody is slightly more energetic, reflecting the idea of waking up and starting a new day. The third verse begins with the words "So wünsch' ich ihr ein gute Nacht" again, and the melody returns to the gentle, flowing melody of the first verse. Overall, "So wünsch' ich ihr ein gute Nacht" is a beautiful and simple lullaby that showcases Brahms' skill at setting poetry to music. The song is a testament to Brahms' ability to create music that is both emotionally powerful and technically sophisticated, and it remains a beloved piece in the classical music repertoire.

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