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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1864

Average_duration

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1:28

"Der Strom, der neben mir verrauschte" (The stream that rushed past me) is a song composed by Johannes Brahms, Op. 32/4. It was composed in 1864 and premiered in the same year. The song is part of a collection of six songs, which Brahms composed for voice and piano. The song is in the key of E-flat major and has a moderate tempo. It is divided into three sections, with the first and third sections being in the same key and the second section in the key of C minor. The song is characterized by its flowing melody, which mimics the movement of a stream. The piano accompaniment is also fluid and mimics the sound of water rushing over rocks. The lyrics of the song were written by Friedrich Rückert and describe the speaker's contemplation of a stream. The speaker reflects on the stream's constant movement and how it continues to flow even when the speaker is no longer there to witness it. The song is a meditation on the passage of time and the impermanence of life. Overall, "Der Strom, der neben mir verrauschte" is a beautiful and contemplative song that showcases Brahms' skill as a composer. Its flowing melody and fluid piano accompaniment perfectly capture the movement of a stream, while the lyrics provide a poignant reflection on the passage of time.

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