4 Songs, Op.17 (Brahms, Johannes)

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Ivdruiz (2008/10/9)

Editor First edition (January, 1861)
Publisher. Info. Bonn: N. Simrock, n.d. (1861). Plate 6133.
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Misc. Notes First publication, colour scan with digital watermark
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Work Title Songs for Female Voices
Alternative. Title Gesänge für Frauenchor
Composer Brahms, Johannes
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.17
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJB 118
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1860
First Performance. Hamburg, 15 Jan 1861
First Publication. 1861
Librettist Various (see below)
Language German
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation SSA chorus (or soloists), Horn (C), Harp (or Piano)

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  1. Es tönt ein voller Harfenklang. Poco Adagio, con molto espressione, C major
    Words by Friedrich Ruperti (1805–1867)
  2. Lied von Shakespeare ("Komm herbei, komm herbei..."). Andante, E major
    Words by August Wilhelm von Schlegel (1767–1845), after William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
  3. Der Gärtner ("Wohin ich geh und schaue..."). Allegretto, E major
    Words by Joseph von Eichendorff (1788–1857)
  4. Gesang aus Fingal ("Wein' an den Felsen..."). Andante, C minor
    Words by Johann Gottfried Herder (1744-1803), after Ossian