5 Romances and Songs, Op.84 (Brahms, Johannes)
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Original Version (Voice and Piano)
Complete score
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First Edition [July 1882]
Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d. (1882). Plate 8298.
Colour scan with digital watermark
1. Sommerabend
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2. Der Kranz
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3. In den Beeren
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4. Vergebliches Ständchen
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5. Spannung
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Max Friedlaender (1852-1934)
Leipzig: Edition Peters, n.d.[ca.1920], Nos. 3201a (1-2,4); 3692a (3,5)
Plates 9312, 10280
Edition for High Voice. Can also be sung as duets.
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Brahms-Album Ausgewählte Lieder für eine Singstimme mit Klavierbegleitung (tiefe Stimme), Berlin: N. Simrock (In die Edition Peters aufgenommen), nd., plate 9314
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Arrangements and Transcriptions
Vergebliches Ständchen (No.4)
For Piano solo (Reger)
Complete score
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Max Reger (1873-1916), transcriber
Berlin: N. Simrock, 1906. Plate 12183.
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General Information
| Work Title | 5 Romances and Songs |
|---|---|
| Alternative Title | 5 Romanzen und Gesänge |
| Composer | Brahms, Johannes |
|---|---|
| Opus/Catalogue Number | Op.84 |
| Number of Movements/Sections | 5 |
| Average Duration | 9 minutes |
| Year/Date of Composition | 1881–82? |
| Year of First Publication | 1882 |
| Librettist | Nos.1 to 3 — Hans Schmidt (1856-1923) Nos.4 and 5 — Traditional (Lower-Rhenish) |
| Language | German |
| Genre | Song cycle |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | 2 Female Voices (Nos.1 to 3) or 1 Male and 1 Female Voice (Nos.4 and 5) + Piano Each song can also be performed by just 1 Voice + Piano |
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Misc. Comments
Section Listing
- Sommerabend ("Geh' schlafen, Tochter"). Andante con moto (D minor–D major)
- Der Kranz ("Mutter, hilf mir, armen Tochter"). Allegro grazioso (G minor–G major)
- In den Beeren ("Singe, Mädchen, hell und clar"). Sehr lebhaft (E♭ major)
- Vergebliches Ständchen ("Guten Abend, mein Schatz"). Lebhaft und gut gelaunt (A major)
- Spannung ("Gut'n Abend, gut'n Abend, mein tausiger Schatz"). Bewegt und heimlich (A minor–A major)
External Links
- The Lied and Art Song Texts Page:
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