Ein deutsches Requiem, Op.45 (Brahms, Johannes)

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I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
Matthew 5:4, Psalm 126:5–6
II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras
1 Peter 1:24; James 5:7; 1 Peter 1:25; Isaiah 35:10
III. Herr, lehre doch mich
Psalm 39:5–8 (English verses 4–7); Wisdom of Solomon 3:1
IV. Wie lieblich sind diene Wohnungen
Psalm 84:2,3,5 (English verses 1,2,4)
V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
John 16:22; Ecclesiasticus 51:35 (English verse 27); Isaiah 66:13
VI. Denn wir haben hie kleine bleibende Statt
Hebrews 13:14; 1 Corinthians 15:51–52,54–55; Revelation 4:11
VII. Selig sind die Toten
Revelation 14:13
Composition Year 1865–68
Genre Categories Requiems; Funeral music; Religious works; For 2 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the soprano voice; Scores featuring the baritone voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; For 2 voices, mixed chorus, organ, orchestra; Scores featuring the organ; German language; for 2 pianos 4 hands (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr); For piano, harmonium (arr); Scores featuring the harmonium (arr); For organ (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr)

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Recordings

For Chorus and Orchestra (Composer)

 I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
#83017 - 11.80MB - 9:16 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 24328×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/10/27)

⇒ 6 more: II. Denn alles Fleisch • III. Herr, lehre doch mich • IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen • V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit • VI. Denn wir haben hie • VII. Selig sind die Toten

 II. Denn alles Fleisch
#83018 - 18.54MB - 13:59 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 10633×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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 III. Herr, lehre doch mich
#83019 - 12.66MB - 9:29 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 8039×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/10/27)

 IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen
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Carolus (2010/10/27)

 V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
#83021 - 8.34MB - 6:28 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 8016×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/10/27)

 VI. Denn wir haben hie
#83022 - 16.04MB - 11:46 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 6848×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/10/27)

 VII. Selig sind die Toten
#83023 - 13.38MB - 10:17 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 6021×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/10/27)

Publisher Info. Chicago: University of Chicago Orchestra
Performers Kimberly Jones, soprano; Jeffrey Ray, baritone
University Chorus, Motet Choir, Members of the Rockefeller Chapel Choir
University of Chicago Orchestra / James Kallembach, conductor
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Misc. Notes From archive.org. Performed 30 May 2010, Mandel Hall.
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For Voices and Recorder Ensemble (Papalin)

 I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
#107578 - 9.08MB - 9:55 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 4091×⇩ - MP3 - Papalin

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Papalin (2011/7/1)

⇒ 6 more: II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras • III. Herr, lehre doch mich • IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen • V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit • VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt • VII. Selig sind die Toten

 II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras
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Papalin (2011/7/1)

 III. Herr, lehre doch mich
#107580 - 8.19MB - 8:57 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1382×⇩ - MP3 - Papalin

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Papalin (2011/7/1)

 IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen
#107581 - 5.04MB - 5:30 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1821×⇩ - MP3 - Papalin

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Papalin (2011/7/1)

 V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
#107582 - 6.55MB - 7:09 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1527×⇩ - MP3 - Papalin

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Papalin (2011/7/1)

 VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt
#107583 - 10.38MB - 11:20 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1285×⇩ - MP3 - Papalin

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 VII. Selig sind die Toten
#107584 - 8.83MB - 9:38 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 977×⇩ - MP3 - Papalin

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Papalin (2011/7/1)

Performer Pages Papalin (Recorder, Chorus)
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Complete Score
#23011 - 38.99MB, 204 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 22116×⇩ - Ivdruiz

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Winterthur & Leipzig: J. Rieter-Biedermann, n.d.[1868]. Plate 592.
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Misc. Notes Colour scan with digital watermark
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 Complete Score
#83015 - 12.28MB, 196 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V*/V - 25113×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/10/27)

Editor Eusebius Mandyczewski (1857-1929)
Publisher. Info. Sämtliche Werke, Band 17
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1926-27. Plate J.B. 89.
Reprinted Mineola: Dover Publications, 1987
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Misc. Notes Movement 5 is disfigured with numerous conductor's emendations and notes.
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 Introductiory material
I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
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⇒ 6 more: II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras • III. Herr, lehre doch mich • IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen • V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit • VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt • VII. Selig sind die Toten

 II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras
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 III. Herr, lehre doch mich
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 IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen
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 V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
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 VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt
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 VII. Selig sind die Toten
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Editor Siegfried Ochs (1858-1929), German preface
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Ernst Eulenburg, n.d.(ca.1927), Plate E.E. 6054
Reissue (after 1950) - London, New York
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Parts

 Flute 1, 2, Piccolo
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⇒ 14 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (in B♭ and A) • Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2 (in F, B♭ basso, D, E♭, C), 3, 4 (in C basso, F, B♭ basso, E) • Trumpet 1, 2 (in B♭, D, C) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani • Harp • Organ • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
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 Clarinet 1, 2 (in B♭ and A)
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 Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon
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 Horn 1, 2 (in F, B♭ basso, D, E♭, C), 3, 4 (in C basso, F, B♭ basso, E)
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 Trumpet 1, 2 (in B♭, D, C)
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 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
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 Timpani
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 Harp
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 Organ
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 Violins I
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 Violins II
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 Violas
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 Cellos
#26506 - 1.32MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V*/V - 6194×⇩ - Generoso

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 Basses
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Editor Eusebius Mandyczewski (1857–1929)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d.(1927). Plate Orch.B. 3218
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Misc. Notes Clarinets, Horns, and Trumpets vary keys each movement.
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 1st. viola movement 2
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 2nd. viola movement 2
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 3rd. viola movement 2
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Misc. Notes Separate files for the triple-divisi section of movement 2.

The viola players in our orchestra had difficulty reading the triple divisi section of movement 2, so I made three separate parts. They go up to letter H.

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Vocal Scores

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#220958 - 8.95MB, 88 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10232×⇩ - Afp0815

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: J. Rieter-Biedermann, n.d. Plate 1081.
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 Complete Score
#20312 - 18.53MB, 95 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 27781×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2008/8/5)

Language German
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.(ca.1920). Plate 10115
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

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For 2 Pianos 4 hands (Grüters)

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Arranger August Grüters (1841-1911)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: J. Rieter-Biedermann, 1908. Plate 2679
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For Piano 4 hands (Composer)

 III. Herr, lehre doch mich
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 VII. Selig sind die Toten
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Arranger [Composer]
Publisher. Info. Composer's manuscript, n.d. [ca.1868].
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 Complete Score
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Arranger [Composer]
Publisher. Info. Winterthur: J. Rieter-Biedermann, n.d.[1868]. Plate 596.
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For Piano solo (Kirchner)

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Arranger Theodor Kirchner (1823–1903)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: J. Rieter-Biedermann, n.d.[1885]. Plate 1351.
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Selections

For Piano and Harmonium (Reinhard)

 V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
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 Herr du bist wuerdig
#109451 - 0.52MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 401×⇩ - WillamBunting

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Arranger August Reinhard (1831-1912)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: J. Rieter-Biedermann, 1900. Plates 2342, 2343.
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III. Selig sind die, die da Leid tragen

For Piano and Harmonium (Stade)

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Arranger Friedrich Wilhelm Stade (1817-1902)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Rieter-Biedermann, 1887. Plate 1511.
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IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen

For Piano and Harmonium (Stade)

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Arranger Friedrich Wilhelm Stade (1817-1902)
Publisher. Info. Winterthur: J. Rieter-Biedermann, n.d.[1888]. Plate 1510.
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For Organ (Schaab)

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Arranger Robert Schaab (1817–1887)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Rieter-Biedermann, 1884. Plate 1310.
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General Information

Work Title Ein deutsches Requiem
Alternative. Title A German Requiem
Name Translations 德意志安魂曲; Requiem Alemão; Niemieckie requiem; Немецкий реквием Брамса; Un requiem allemand; רקוויאם גרמני; 독일 레퀴엠; Réquiem alemán; เยอรมันเรควีม; Un Rèquiem alemany; Német requiem; ドイツ・レクイエム; Německé requiem; Німецький реквієм; Germana Rekviemo; Requiem; رکوئیم آلمانی; Vācu rekviēms; 'n Duitse Requiem (Brahms)
Name Aliases 德文安魂曲; Немецкий реквием; Requiem allemand; הרקוויאם הגרמני; Un requiem aleman; Un réquiem aleman; Ein Deutsches Requiem; Un requiem alemán; Requiem alemán; Réquiem aleman; Requiem aleman; Ein Deustches Requiem; Un Réquiem alemán; German Requiem; Rèquiem alemany; Saksalainen sielumessu; Saksalainen sielunmessu; Requiem tedesco; Brahms-Requiem; Deutsches Requiem; ドツレク; ドイツレクィエム; ドイツレクイエム; ドイツ・レクィエム; Eit tysk rekviem; Det tyske Requiem; Ein deutsches requiem.; Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45; A German Requiem, Op. 45; Německé rekviem
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 306402664; LCCN: n84157807; GND: 300024975; BNF: 139089476
Composer Brahms, Johannes
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.45
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJB 28
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 7 movements
I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
Matthew 5:4, Psalm 126:5–6
II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras
1 Peter 1:24; James 5:7; 1 Peter 1:25; Isaiah 35:10
III. Herr, lehre doch mich
Psalm 39:5–8 (English verses 4–7); Wisdom of Solomon 3:1
IV. Wie lieblich sind diene Wohnungen
Psalm 84:2,3,5 (English verses 1,2,4)
V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
John 16:22; Ecclesiasticus 51:35 (English verse 27); Isaiah 66:13
VI. Denn wir haben hie kleine bleibende Statt
Hebrews 13:14; 1 Corinthians 15:51–52,54–55; Revelation 4:11
VII. Selig sind die Toten
Revelation 14:13
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1865–68
First Performance. 1867-12-1 in Vienna (Nos.1 to 3)
1868-4-10 in Bremen (Nos. 1 to 4, 6 to 7)
1869-2-18 in Leipzig (complete)
First Publication. 1868 (November) – Winterthur: J. Rieter-Biedermann
  • Full score – Plate 592, 191 pages
  • Vocal score – Plate 593, 102 pages
  • Orch. parts– Plate 594, 26 parts
  • Chorus parts – Plate 595, 4 parts
Librettist Composer, after Martin Luther's translation of Biblical texts
Language German
Average DurationAvg. Duration 72 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Vocal soli and Mixed Chorus with Orchestra
Soprano, Baritone, Chorus (SATB)
2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon (ad lib.)
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, organ (ad lib.)
harp (doubled ad lib.), string orchestra
External Links Wikipedia article
KDH Listening Guide
The Lied, Art Song, and Choral Texts Archive
Recordings on Wikimedia Commons

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Version History

  • Composed for soloists, chorus and orchestra, 1865–68
  • Arranged for piano 4 hands by Brahms, 1868
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