Composer

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Johannes Brahms

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Psalm

Compose Date

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Aug 21, 1859

Average_duration

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5:02

Johannes Brahms composed 'Psalm 13 Herr, wie lange willst du mich, Op. 27' in 1860. The piece was premiered in Hamburg in the same year. It is a choral work that consists of four movements. The first movement begins with a somber and mournful tone, with the choir singing the words "Herr, wie lange willst du mich ganz vergessen?" (Lord, how long will you forget me completely?). The music is slow and contemplative, with the choir expressing their feelings of abandonment and despair. The second movement is more hopeful, with the choir singing "Siehe, das ist meine Freude" (Behold, this is my joy). The music is more upbeat and energetic, with the choir expressing their faith and trust in God. The third movement returns to the somber tone of the first, with the choir singing "Wie lange soll ich sorgen" (How long shall I worry?). The music is slow and mournful, with the choir expressing their feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. The final movement is a triumphant and joyful conclusion to the piece, with the choir singing "Ich aber hoffe auf deine Gnade" (But I trust in your mercy). The music is lively and energetic, with the choir expressing their faith and hope in God's mercy and love. Overall, 'Psalm 13 Herr, wie lange willst du mich, Op. 27' is a powerful and emotional choral work that expresses the range of human emotions and the enduring faith in God's love and mercy.

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