| Work Title
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Triumphlied
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| Alternative. Title
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"Song of Triumph"
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| Name Translations
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Canto del triunfo; 勝利の歌
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| Authorities
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WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 182066814; LCCN: no97077029; GND: 300027214; BNF: 139089654
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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.55
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| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IJB 143
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| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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3 movements
- "Halleluja! Heil und Preis". Lebhaft und feierlich (D major)
- "Lobet unsern Gott". Mässig belebt (G major)
- "Und ich sahe den Himmel aufgetan". Lebhaft (D major)
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| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1870–71
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| First Performance.
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1871-4-7 in Bremen (mvt.1): Johannes Brahms (conductor) 1872-6-5 in Karlsruhe (complete): Julius Stockhausen (baritone) ; Herman Levi (conductor)
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| First Publication.
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1872-11 – Berlin: N. Simrock
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| Librettist
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Martin Luther (1483–1546), after the Bible
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| Language
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German
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| Dedication
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Kaiser Wilhelm I
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| Average DurationAvg. Duration
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23 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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voice, double chorus, orchestra
- Voice
- baritone
- 2 Mixed Choruses (SATB)
Orchestra
- 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (A), 2 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns (D), 3 trumpets (D), 3 trombones, tuba timpani, strings
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| External Links
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The Lied, Art Song, and Choral Texts Archive
KDH Listening Guide
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