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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1852

Average_duration

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1:53

'Die Trauernde, Op. 7/5' is a solo piano piece composed by Johannes Brahms in 1854. It was premiered in the same year in Hamburg, Germany. The piece is part of a collection of six piano pieces titled 'Klavierstücke' or 'Piano Pieces', Op. 7. 'Die Trauernde' is the fifth movement of the collection and is characterized by its mournful and melancholic tone. The piece is written in the key of E minor and is marked 'Andante espressivo' or 'expressive and slow'. The tempo is slow and deliberate, with a mournful melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The piece begins with a simple melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, building in intensity as the piece progresses. The middle section of the piece features a more complex melody, with a series of arpeggios and trills in the right hand. The left hand provides a steady accompaniment, with a series of chords that add to the mournful tone of the piece. The final section of the piece returns to the original melody, with slight variations and a more intense emotional quality. The piece ends with a final chord that fades away, leaving a sense of sadness and loss. Overall, 'Die Trauernde' is a beautiful and haunting piece of music that showcases Brahms' skill as a composer. Its mournful tone and expressive melody make it a popular choice for pianists and music lovers alike.

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