Work Title
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Zigeunerlieder
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Alternative. Title
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Gypsy Songs
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Name Aliases
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op. 103; op. 112; Zigeunerlieder (Brahms)
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Authorities
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WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 186302964; LCCN: n82040719; GND: 300027419; BNE: XX5649854
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Composer
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Brahms, Johannes
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Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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Op.103
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IJB 158
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Key
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see below
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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11 songs:
- He, Zigeuner, greife in die Saiten ein! Allegro agitato
- Hochgetürmte Rimaflut. Allegro molto
- Wißt ihr, wann mein Kindchen am allerschönsten ist? Allegretto
- Lieber Gott, du weißt. Vivace grazioso
- Brauner Bursche führt zum Tanze. Allegro giocoso
- Röslein dreie in der Reihe blühn so rot. Vivace giocoso
- Kommt dir manchmal in den Sinn. Andantino grazioso
- Horch, der Wind klagt in den Zweigen traurig sacht. Andantino semplice
- Weit und breit schaut niemand mich an. Allegro
- Mond verhüllt sein Angesicht. Andantino
- Rote Abendwolken ziehn am Firmament. Allegro passionato
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1887–88
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First Performance.
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1888-10-31 in Berlin
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First Publication.
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1888 (October)
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Librettist
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Hugo Conrat, after traditional Hungarian songs
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Language
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German
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Average DurationAvg. Duration
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19 minutes
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Romantic
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Piece Style
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Romantic
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Instrumentation
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soprano, alto, tenor, bass, piano
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External Links
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Wikipedia article The Lied, Art Song, and Choral Texts Archive KDH Listening Guide
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Extra Information
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Version History
- Composed for 4 voices with piano, 1887–88
- Nos.1-7 and 11 were arranged for solo voice with piano by Brahms, 1889 (this version was first published in 1889)
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