Composer

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Johannes Brahms

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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1874

Average_duration

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21:02

Movement_count

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15

Movement ....

Johannes Brahms composed the "Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes (15), Op. 65" in 1874. The work premiered on January 15, 1875, in Vienna, with Brahms himself at the piano. The piece is a collection of 15 waltzes, each with its own distinct character and mood. The waltzes are written for four voices (two sopranos, tenor, and bass) and piano four-hands. The first movement, "Verzicht, o Herz, auf Rettung," sets the tone for the entire work with its melancholic and introspective melody. The second movement, "Finstere Schatten der Nacht," is a lively and playful waltz that contrasts with the first. The third movement, "An jeder Hand die Finger," is a tender and romantic waltz that features a beautiful duet between the two sopranos. The fourth movement, "Ihr schwarzen Augen," is a passionate and dramatic waltz that showcases the tenor's voice. The fifth movement, "Wahre, wahre deinen Sohn," is a gentle and soothing waltz that features the bass's voice. The sixth movement, "Rosen steckt mir an die Mutter," is a lively and joyful waltz that celebrates motherhood. The seventh movement, "Vom Gebirge Well auf Well," is a lively and energetic waltz that features all four voices. The eighth movement, "Weiche Gräser im Revier," is a gentle and peaceful waltz that features a beautiful duet between the two sopranos. The ninth movement, "Nagen am Herzen," is a melancholic and introspective waltz that contrasts with the eighth. The tenth movement, "Alles, alles in den Wind," is a passionate and dramatic waltz that features the tenor's voice. The eleventh movement, "Lass sie nur gehn," is a gentle and soothing waltz that features the bass's voice. The twelfth movement, "Am Donaustrande," is a lively and joyful waltz that celebrates the beauty of the Danube River. The thirteenth movement, "O wie sanft die Quelle sich," is a gentle and peaceful waltz that features a beautiful duet between the two sopranos. The fourteenth movement, "Nein, es ist nicht auszukommen," is a passionate and dramatic waltz that features the tenor's voice. The final movement, "Schluss mit allem," is a lively and energetic waltz that brings the work to a joyful and celebratory conclusion. Overall, the "Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes (15), Op. 65" is a beautiful and varied collection of waltzes that showcases Brahms's mastery of melody, harmony, and form. The work is a testament to Brahms's ability to create music that is both deeply emotional and intellectually stimulating.

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