Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)


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Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)

1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .

  • A major composer of the nineteenth century and of song, as well.
  • Had a keen interest in folk song.
  • Melody first; poetry second in his song compositions .
  • Tended towards lesser composers, friends, etc.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .

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Dein blaues Auge

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Dein blaues Auge

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Sonntag

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Sonntag

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Ständchen

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Ständchen

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Vergebliches Ständchen

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Vergebliches Ständchen

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Zigeunerlieder

  1. He, Zigeuner, greife in die Saiten
  2. Hochgetürmte Rimaflut
  3. Wißt ihr, wann mein Kindchen
  4. Lieber Gott, du weißt
  5. Brauner Bursche führt zum Tanze
  6. Röslein dreie in der Reihe
  7. Kommt dir manchmal in den Sinn
  8. Horch, der Wind klagt in den Zweigen
  9. Weit und breit schaut niemand mich an
  10. Mond verhüllt sein Angesicht
  11. Rote Abendwolken zieht

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Vier ernste Gesänge

  1. Denn es gehet dem Menschen wie dem Vieh Prediger
  2. Ich wandte mich, und sahe an Prediger
  3. O Tod, wie bitter bist du
  4. Wenn ich mit Menschen- und mit Engelszungen

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This selection is called: “Von ewiger Liebe”
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This selection is called: “Die Mainacht”
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This selection is called: “Botschaft”
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This selection is called: “Vergebliches Ständchen”
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This selection is called: “Feldeinsamkeit”
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This selection is called: “Sapphische Ode”
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This selection is called: “Der Tod, das ist die kühle Nacht”
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This selection is called: “Auf dem Kirchhofe”
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This selection is called: “Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer”
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This selection is called: “Wie Melodien zieht es”
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This selection is called: “Ständchen”
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This selection is called: “Meine Liebe ist grün”
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This selection is called: Zigeunerlieder
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This selection is called: Vier ernste Gesänge [COMPLETE]

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