Johannes Brahms
Alto Rhapsody Op. 53
for Alto Solo, Male Voice Choir and Orchestra - Fragment from Goethe's 'Harzreise in the Winter'
Johannes Brahms
Alto Rhapsody Op. 53
for Alto Solo, Male Voice Choir and Orchestra - Fragment from Goethe's 'Harzreise in the Winter'
- Instrumentation Low Voice, Men's Chorus and Piano
- Composer Johannes Brahms
- Edition Piano Reduction
- Publisher Edition Peters
- Order no. EP3916
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Description:
With the Rhapsody in C minor, Op. 53, Johannes Brahms created one of the most poignant and profound vocal masterpieces of the Romantic era. Based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's moving poem fragment “Harzreise im Winter” (Winter Journey in the Harz), the work unfolds an incomparable musical journey from lonely despair to comforting redemption. The delicate interplay between the warm, expressive solo alto voice and the solemnly entering male choir lends this composition its unmistakable emotional depth. This meticulously prepared piano reduction from the renowned Edition Peters provides soloists, choirs, and accompanists with the ideal foundation for thorough rehearsal work and concert performances. An indispensable edition for all lovers of sophisticated Romantic choral music – experience the timeless power and captivating beauty of this masterpiece!