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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1:49

"Über die Heide, Op. 86/4" is a German lied composed by Johannes Brahms in 1877. The song is part of a collection of six songs, collectively known as "Vier Gesänge, Op. 86," which Brahms composed for voice and piano. The premiere of the song took place in Vienna in 1877. The song is set in the key of E-flat major and is in a moderate tempo. It consists of three stanzas, each with a different melody. The first and third stanzas are in a minor key, while the second stanza is in a major key. The song's text is a poem by Hermann Allmers, which describes a lover's journey across the heath to meet his beloved. The first stanza begins with a melancholic melody, which sets the mood for the song. The piano accompaniment is sparse, with simple chords that emphasize the singer's loneliness. The second stanza is more upbeat, with a major key melody that reflects the singer's joy at seeing his beloved. The piano accompaniment is more complex, with arpeggios and runs that create a sense of movement and excitement. The third stanza returns to the minor key of the first stanza, with a melody that is similar to the first. The piano accompaniment is again sparse, with simple chords that emphasize the singer's sadness at leaving his beloved. The song ends with a repetition of the first line of the first stanza, which brings the song full circle. Overall, "Über die Heide, Op. 86/4" is a beautiful and poignant song that showcases Brahms' skill as a composer. The song's use of different melodies and keys to reflect the changing emotions of the singer is particularly effective, and the sparse piano accompaniment adds to the song's melancholic mood.

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