| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 6 |
|---|---|
| Composition Year | 1852–53 |
Contents |
| Work Title | 6 Songs |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | 6 Gesänge |
| Composer | Brahms, Johannes |
| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.6 |
| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IJB 116 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 6 |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1852–53 |
| First Publication. | 1853 |
| Librettist | No.1 — Paul Heyse (1830–1914) No.2 — Johann Baptist Rousseau (1802–1867) No.3 —Alfred Meissner (1822–1885) No.4 — Robert Reinick (1805–1852) Nos.5 and 6 — August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben (1798–1874) |
| Language | German |
| Dedication | Louisa Langhans-Japha (1826–1910) Minna Japha |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 15 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Soprano or Tenor + Piano |