| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 5 |
|---|---|
| Composition Year | 1876–77 |
| Genre Categories | Songs; For voice, piano; For voices with keyboard; |
Contents |
| Work Title | Five Songs |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | Fünf Gesänge |
| Composer | Brahms, Johannes |
| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.72 |
| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IJB 123 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 5 songs
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| Text Incipit | see below
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| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1876–77 |
| First Publication. | 1877 (July/August) |
| Librettist | 1, 2. Karl August Candidus (1817–1872) 3. Clemens Brentano (1778–1842) 4. Karl von Lemcke (1831–1913) 5. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) |
| Language | German |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 13 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Voice + Piano |
| External Links | KDH Listening Guide |