Johannes Brahms - Vier ernste Gesänge op. 121 für Singstimme und Klavier : Besetzung: Singstimme und Klavier (G. Henle Urtext-Ausgabe)

Behr, Johannes/ Brahms, Johannes

Henle（2026/09発売）

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Original Keys for low voice The Four Serious Songs, op. 121, was to be the last work Brahms published before his death. These songs are closely linked to the death of his beloved friend Clara Schumann in May 1896. It is reported that after her funeral, Brahms, in tears, performed the songs in the circle his friends. When the composer himself died shortly thereafter, in April 1897, the Four Songs were transformed into his own musical memorial. Owing to their musical expressive power and poignancy, these songs for low voice, based on verses from the Old and New Testaments, number among the milestones in the Romantic song repertoire to the present day - be it in lessons or on the concert stage.
The Henle Urtext edition offers the scholarly verified musical text of the New Brahms Complete Edition. In the preface, editor Johannes Behr presents interesting insights into the genesis and early reception of the pieces. Four Serious Songs op. 121 for Voice and Piano"Denn es gehet dem Menschen wie dem Vieh" (Prediger Salomo, Kapitel 3) op. 121,1"Ich wandte mich und sahe an alle" (Prediger Salomo, Kapitel 4) op. 121,2"O Tod, wie bitter bist du" (Jesus Sirach, Kapitel 41) op. 121,3"Wenn ich mit Menschen- und mit Engelzungen redete" (1. Brief des Paulus an die Korinther, Kapitel 13) op. 121,4