Begräbnisgesang, Op.13 (Brahms, Johannes)
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First Edition [December 1860 or January 1861]
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Winterthur: J. Rieter-Biedremann, n.d. (1861). Plate 167.
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General Information
| Work Title | Begräbnisgesang |
|---|---|
| Alternative Title | "Nun lasst uns den Leib begraben" (Funeral Hymn) |
| Composer | Brahms, Johannes |
|---|---|
| Opus/Catalogue Number | Op.13 |
| Key | C minor |
| Number of Movements/Sections | 1 |
| Average Duration | 7 minutes |
| Year/Date of Composition | 1858 |
| First Performance | Hamburg, 2 December 1859 |
| Year of First Publication | 1860–61? |
| Librettist | Michael Weisse (ca.1488–1534) |
| Language | German |
| Genre | Hymn |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Chorus (SATB) + Clarinet (B♭), Bassoon, Horn (E♭), 3 Trombones, Tuba, 2 Timpani |
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- Tempo di Marcia funebre (C minor)
Version History
- Composed for mixed chorus and small orchestra, 1858
- Also arranged for mixed chorus and piano by Brahms, 1858–59?


