J'ai 58 ans, c'est la première fois que j'entends ce requiem de Brahms, hé oui tout arrive dans la vie, je n'ai pas de mots assez fort pour vous décrire ce que je ressens, c'est divin. Merci Sinfonierorchester MDR-Rundfunkchor. Merci au chef d'orchestre, merci aux musiciens, aux chanteurs.
Of all romantic music this is the most moving piece I know. If ever I die (and I assume I one day will), I hope my loved ones will listen to this music and feel comforted by it. I remember singing Brahms' requiem myself as member of a choir in The Netherlands. It is very difficult and I admire the choir and orchestra in it his superb recording for making it look so easy. I have heard many recordings but this one is one of the best I know. Bravissimo maestro Zinman! Thank you!
Speaking of everlasting effects from a piece: This requiem was one of the very first CD's I purchased, in 1985, when CD's had just hit the market. Being Jewish with limited exposure to liturgical music, I had never heard it before. I was listening to it when the phone rang...it was my sister letting me know my father had just passed away. Everlasting, indeed.
Sir, I am sorry this is not romantic music. This is Requiem or in other words "repose of the dead". However this Requiem is super and you are right about it.
Lukas Burgering: I think you are right in calling this romantic music in that it comes from the passion of the heart. I think everything Brahms wrote came from that place. Some ugly souls have created beautiful art, but I am convinced that Brahms was one of the beautiful souls. I sometime say " I love Brahms " and I know I'm not just talking about the music. I agree also with your feelings about David Zinman. His career may not have the same "hype" about it that others have had, but I've rarely been disappointed with a performance he has directed. Really good Mahler, Brahms, even Rachmaninov. The folks in Frankfurt, and Zurich have been fortunate to have him. I wish he would come to Los Angeles, I'd buy a ticket immediately!
Herzlichen Dank an jede/-n Mitwirkende/-n dieser grandiosen Aufführung! Sie berührt mich von allen gehörten bzw. gesehenen RUclips-Versionen am meisten! Die Darbietung ist so ausgewogen, ausdrucksstark und präzise, dass es sich für mich einfach überwältigend anfühlt, Musik intravenös! Mehr geht nicht! Ich habe dieses Werk selbst mitgesungen und behaupte, dass man emotional und spirituell nicht mehr derselbe Mensch ist wie vorher. Es kommen Dimensionen der Spiritualität, der Betrachtung, des Erlebens und der Verarbeitung hinzu, die ich als wertvolleres Geschenk bewahre als jeden materiellen Reichtum dieser Welt.
I sang this in the Fleishmann Choir in Cork, Ireland about 15 years ago or more and I know every line. It's so beautiful and is almost unworldly. For me its the nearest thing to heavenly music I will hear on earth. The final movement is redolent of the ascent at the end. I am forever grateful to the wonderful Dr. Geoffrey Spratt for introducing the Requiem to the choir. I missed the opportunity to sing it again in 2018. Lucky choir. This particular version is one of the most perfect renditions I have heard. Very well done to the Orchestra, Choir and the man who makes it all happen, the conductor. The work that goes into a performance like this is immense.
Did you join the choir in travelling to Cologne in 2013 to perform Tippett's "A child of our Time"? That concert was my debut in the Cologne Philharmonic Hall - I was the "narrator"...
Arguably the most beautiful piece of choral music ever. I was fortunate enough to sing this on stage with a full orchestra earlier this year after only nine rehearsals, first time in 22 years singing in a choir. This performance by these incredible musicians of Frankfurt were indispensable to my learning of the music and diction. God bless this piece and all those that perform it 💚
Eine der besten Aufnahmen, die man auf RUclips vom "Brahms-Requiem" findet! Klare Aussprache, großartige Balance auch innerhalb der Chorstimmen, das (meiner Meinung nach) stimmigste Ritardando im VI. Satz, und als Krönung Bismarck als Dirigent ;-) Sehr gelungen, macht Freude beim Hören!
This work was one of my wifes first experiences with classical music - she had known i had a deep love of classical and that i play the piano and we went once to a concert of Beethoven's 4th symphony. she loved it. Not long after her father, after a long illness, passed away and hurt her deeply. A few months later the local symphony and chorus announced a performance of the Brahms Requiem. I had explained to her what a requiem was and gave some examples of Mozart and Durufle. She wanted to go to the Brahms Requiem. I told her the background of how Brahms discarded the traditional latin text, and instead replaced it with texts from the german bible, and that he had said he wrote it for those who were left behind to cope with their loss, and that it was entirely in german. Monitors were around the concert hall to give the translation in english. the first beats of the opening movement started at at 1:51 here, where the chorus enteres saying (in english) "blessed are those who mourn..." she burst into tears and cried silently. she was enraptured by the entire work, especially the 4th movement. She said after the concert how she felt so peaceful and relieved, and i said "THAT is what Brahms intended". she now loves Brahms and cant wait to go to another concert of his music.
I am a viola played theRequiem a month ago. It has always been one of my most-beloved works. I had the same reaction as did your wife; it always moves me!
Thanks for sharing. Try Richard Strauss's 4 Last songs. Reni Flemings version is my favourite ruclips.net/video/ppoqUVlKkBU/видео.html&ab_channel=Gabba02
Though I like Brahms' symphonies, I think his top 3 are this Requiem, his concerto for piano and orchestra Nr. 1, and his sonata for piano and cello nr. 1.
Wir sind mit dem Studienchor Leimental am üben und werden von dieser schönen Interpretation zu einer schönen Aufführung im Herbst in Zürich und Basel inspiriert.
I first heard this sung at the National Cathedral in Washington, D. C in 1970 and was emotionally transported to a different place. It made such an impact on me, I made a promise to myself at the time that somehow I would become part of an organization that would perform this incredible piece of music. I have a sort of singing "Bucket List" and this was put on that list. A few years ago, I was priviliged to be able to sing this with the Virginia Symphony Chorus. There is no doubt whatsoever that if I ever have the opportunity to sing this again, I would not hesitate.
MAGNIFIQUE !!! Quel bonheur d'écouter une si sublime interprétation !!! Un phrasé musical naturel, profond, et tellement inspiré ! L'orchestre et le choeur ne font qu'un, c'est merveilleux! Quant à la qualité vocale du choeur, elle est juste époustouflante !!!! BRAVISSIMMMMMI à tous !!
Beautifully played and sung. Zinman is a great maestro and this orchestra is growing fast. Choir is great. First movement one of the best I've heard. The crescendo in the dramatic 6th movement is masterfully managed. Great recording and rendition. For those who love this requiem try also listening to the amazing Klemperer's recording with Schwarzkopf and Dieskau made in 1962.
Yes: the Klemperer is the "go to" recorded performance, and it is oddly the fastest among the offerings on RUclips. The Zinman performance here has a lot to recommend it, especially in the moments of greatest intensity,
God bless from Germany and Danke for the upload. I am afraid to give in. This piece is deep and I might just get lost in it. I feel so "Scheisse" lately. Separated from my loved ones then covid-lockdowns/ now the war next door/ millions of refugees on top of millions illegal migrants/ inflation creeping all over and me being not too thankful and lonely. Music helps me a little bit but I think I might turn nuts or worse. I got a bag of mushrooms and thinking that might be it. Ps. cant sleep for shit either. But at least I am not sick. So best wishes and high hopes that love will conquer all.
All of Brahms' genius is encapsulated in this work. His use of the chorus; his mastery of the orchestra; his amazing melodies; his deep sense of occasion. It is all there.
I am a Jesuit priest. While writing the funeral homily for the Jesuit whose impact on my life can never be overestimated, indeed it was second only to my dad's who had been for over forty years at that point, I was struggling to put thoughts on paper. Had this playing as I wrote. At the middle of part VI "Hölle, wo ist dein Sieg?" I lost it completely, sobbing at my desk for twenty minutes. And then the homily wrote itself. It will be ten years in November since George died. I still can't hear this chorus without tears. The only change is that they are no longer tears of grief but of gratitude and great joy.
@Raphael John Stoll Thank you. George died in 2013 but the memory of writing the homily has become one of comfort. He was ill, over 80, and failing fast. Death was a mercy. The memories of all I learned from him between 1992 and 2013 are a source of great joy.
It's astounding how powerful the union between music and the Word is, because so many times, what human words can't describe, music conveys that. May God rest the soul of our brother in the faith.
Having appreciated this work for many decades and finally having sung it not too long ago, I can fully understand what this Jesuit priest experienced in listening to that sixth part as he wrote his homily. And in subsequent listenings to this requiem (and, it is hoped, performances) before I cash in my own chips, I will bring his experience to mine. Thanks for pointing the way.
I have sung in this work on quite a few occasions. It always stirs me to the core of my senses. I retain the feeling that it is consciously Protestant, perhaps in response to other Requiems that are notably Catholic in nature. But at the end of our lives, as we face the certainty of eternity, is there time to debate such niceties? All we can do is cast ourselves on the mercy of our God and hope for his Mercy. But to be be honest, the majesty and awe inspirited by the Verdi. Requiem is hard to dismiss as just bombast. Certainly it is 'in your face', but there are many subtleties too that all too often escape attention. Operatic in style? But then Verdi was supremely an opera composer. And is not a requiem the supreme expression of the end of a life? But of all requiems, I lean towards that of Fauré which, in its gentle approach to the final test, expresses out hopes for a hereafter that is calm and tranquilly attained. I sang this once in Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin - Ireland - as one of two basses in a choir of small proportion. As a singer the experience was transcendent.
Es ist überraschend, wie unterschiedlich das deutsche Requiem von Brahms im Vergleich mit den "lateinischen" Requiem Mozarts, Cherubinis, Berliozs, Verdis klingt. Als Katholik der Nachkonzilszeit, ich muss bekennen, dass die Protestanten uns viel über die Beziehung mit dem Tod lehren könnten.
That is a very spiritual realization you have described. I’m sure you know the German text is entirely from the Lutheran Bible. It describes precisely how a true believer in Jesus Christ has nothing to fear from death, and everything to look forward to entering into His presence after death. There is a tremendous amount of comfort in that, primarily because it all depends on Jesus finished work on our behalf, in other words GRACE. Believers are now under the grace of God. Just read the text that is being sung, it is full of God’s amazing grace.
This music is just fantastic! So wonderfully played and directed! I thank this channel so much for this and for having a chance to listen music without terrible interruptions from advertising! My deep gratitude!!!
Incredible performance. I sang this work under Robert Shaw's direction in the early 1990's in Maine. My now deceased wife and I sang it together in 2014. And I sing it again in March.
In 3 weeks I will be singing this master piece as a tenor with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Salzburg. This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music to sing. It is very challenging but it is a true treasur! Lovely performance! It makes you melt inside as you sing it
So true. I also had the good fortune to sing this masterpiece as a soprano - indeed, a challenge (quite high for sopranos almost throughout, which I like), and absolutely wonderful to perform.
Wow! what a stunning performance. I too sang this many years ago in college. I remember our conductor while introducing this piece to us said if ever there was a piece of music that will have an everlasting effect on your life this is it. And how true. Fifty years later I am still in awe of this music. I am listening to this while at home under the covid19 quarantine . How appropriate this requiem is now as I think of all the souls that have been lost to this viscous pandemic. May they all rest in peace , and may this music give peace to their families forever.
I also sang along with this work. It's been 20 years. It was in "Neuengamme" near Hamburg. The Nazis killed many innocent people there. That was a very special moment for me. God bless you ! Greetings from the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg in Germany
During my 70 years of choral singing I've sung this several times--in English, in German, with organ, with orchestra, in churches medium sized and large, in great concert halls--and, God willing, I'll get to sing it in my next life. I love Bach and all the others, but this piece has a sublimity achieved by no other work that I know. Thank you for another beautiful performance.
Jody, you will sing Brahms again in your next life and in lovely German. I read and speak German, learned in my church service there in 1961-64, I Bring that deep affection to German literature and music. God Bless/Larry
Ich höre das mit Tränen in den Augen. Besonders das Stück „Selig sind, die da leit tragen“ Das hatte sich mein im letzten Jahr verstorbener Vater für seine Einäscherung ausgesucht.....
How many listeners, I wonder, notice that the wonderfully deep, somber timbre of the opening movement comes from the fact that the violins-all the violins-are silent, as if mourning, throughout that one part. Then, their brighter, a bit drier, tones yield the higher voices of the second movement, particularly starting with the phrase, "Das Gras ist verdorret und die Blume abgefallen. So seid nun geduldig, lieben Brüder..." _The grass is withered and the flower fallen away. Therefore, be patient, dear brethren..._
When I read "All flesh is grass" immediately I think of the terrible war going on next door and all the suffering of pretty much everybody at this time the world lives in. I dont understand how we as humans do something like what they are doing right now in the war. On the other hand when I read comments here and other you tube music. Their is something deeper in all of us. What unites as in a loving and peaceful way. Maybe I dont trust in God enough or maybe their is no God. But their is good and evil.
This choir did an absolutely incredible job. With big choirs, a bunch of people doing excessive vibrato can make it sound awful. But this choir had a nice clear tone, perfect blend , and overall a wonderful job
I agree this performance is exceptionally clear - normally I don't enjoy (in particular) Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen with orchestral backing because my first exposure to it was with the organ transcription as used in the C of E tradition, and the clarity of a well registered, well played organ part is not achievable by an orchestra. I think your point illuminates for my why that piece in particular works so well with boy sopranos, who are not taught to wobble. Despite their relatively naive interpretation and (usually) inferior musical judgement, I personally think they tend to make a better job. This performance, however, comes a close second, both in the singing and in the instrumental accompaniment.
@@Gottenhimfella nobody is ever taught to wobble. Singers learn how to acquire a well-balanced voice with a proper breath control, and vibrato is a natural sign of success. Chorus with vibrato struggle more to achieve a good blending, but when they succeed the result is way richer. And these folks here definitely vibrate
@@gangflow9139 says "nobody is ever taught to wobble" . Hmmm ... I am always being reminded never to use the words "always" and "never" when trying to make a point.
@@Gottenhimfella I am pretty sure you see the point here. Anyone can come across a bad singing teacher, but those who do so don’t end up singing in such a good choir
The "Rundfunkchöre" are among the best choirs in this country. "Rundfunk" is the public broadcasting stations (TV and radio) and a place in one of those choirs is very coveted. They can afford to only take the truly best singers, those that fit in their mold of how choral voices should sound. They do a lot of recordings as well (as "Rundfunk" would suggest) and just sing wonderfully.
In my case, it is not as different as it was before the pandémie. Guatemala is a country with total lackness of symphonic appreciation, and the minority who are devoted to this art usually don't accept low quantities of money, they take advantage of people like me.
For once the tenors are loud enough. I still think the sopranos are a bit too loud, drowning out some gorgeous strings in parts. Could be mic placement and mixing.
I just sang this in Bethlehem Pennsylvania USA under the direction of Steven Sametz his last concert . He created a community choir and we sang it as his sending off into his retirement. The performance is so much more than a Performance. It is a communion of hearts and souls of everyone on the stage lead by Doc Sametz who makes it happen. I look forward to doing this again someday.
First time I heard this was july 5, 1985. Having just hooked up my very first CD player, it was the first CD I purchased and played. I was listening to it when the phone rang-my sister-to tell me that my father had just passed away! What a way to be introduced to such a beautiful piece. I'm Jewish, but no matter. The piece lives with me forever.
@@rsjmd I first listened to it on my father's record player, in 1988-89, and it is also the first CD I purchased (years before I even owned a CD player), and the first CD I played when I finally did purchase one! Kindred spirit : )
I 0:44 Selig sind, die da Leid tragen II 12:05 Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras III 27:08 Herr, lehre doch mich IV 37:06 Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen V 42:36 Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit VI 49:29 Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt VII 1:00:49 Selig sind die Toten, die in dem Herren sterben
How lovely are your ‘apartments’ Google??!! I think ‘dwelling places’ in this Requiem and the Bible cannot translate to ‘apartments’!! ‘Homes’ might be a bit better.
Please dear God do help us. Right now it would be a good time. Maybe Putin or another nutcase is thinking of pushing the end-button. And we do know that we all could do much better and some of us really do ef-up in a major way. But some of us are not that bad. We >> most of us would like to unite and work together. A common goal to unite us would be to make this planet better for our kids and most of us do love nature or flowers. I also see a lot of common thinking here. Music like this here and other music does something we all agree on.
Unfortunately the war was started after Nato's 2014 coup-d'état by Nuland, Blinken etc, to make huge profits for the Arms Trade of the capitalist world. They care nothing of anything except their greed, the longer the war the more profitable, which is why our evil prime minister Johnson went to stop the negotiations in March 2022 . Nato the greatest terrorist gang in history, Iraq just one of their crimes. Fortunately evil Nato have just about run out of weapons, will lose to Russia this year. Excell info yt channels of The New Atlas and Alexander Mercouris.
@@elgar104It is all his creation, but we are sinners perpetuating the suffering of ourselves. It is our choice to give thanks or remain in despair. Thanks be to God, for blessed are the weak and sick. Amen. And may God bless you! ❤️
@BillyTheMilkMan the idea of inherited sin from ancestors is backward and immoral. A baby born with cancer is not a sinner and certainly doesn't deserve to be cursed because of anything their ancestors may have done.
@@elgar104 Exactly, everybody is deserving of a good life and good health. We have a responsibility of each other, regardless of creed or religion. Why is it that we continue to develop harmful chemicals, radiation and foods that continue/enhance the cancer cells that propagate in our bodies? The garden of Eden was a utopia free from all these things, and when we rebelled with the knowledge of manufacturing this reality we destined ourselves to face the consequences, but there is good news. God himself sent his very own son to tell us that he has a plan to free us from that pain and suffering. We must have faith that things will get better, that a beautiful utopia free from this is possible, and through our works we may strive towards it for our children. The idea of sin is semantic, you may call it other things. I hope this makes sense and finds you well.
Tonight (17 november) I listened to this at Umeå City Church, Sweden. No offence, they did their best, and that is good enough. But back at home I listen to this, and I understand why it sometimes is better to listen to RUclips. This uptaking makes the difference. In my headphones this sounds exquisite.
Although I have no belief in God, gods, an immortal soul, or an afterlife, I have a powerful attraction to requiems. They touch on emotions rarely found in other music, and they often are among the greatest works of the greatest composers, as in this case. I can never listen to "Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras" without tears because loss and consolation are part of the human condition. A wonderful performance and recording all around. It's strange that this is the first time I've ever seen Zinman perform.
@@robinblankenship9234 A father told his two sons to work in the vineyard. One said Yes, sir, and did not do it. The other said No I will not, but he ultimately did.
I have come to the conclusion that the statement "I believe in God" is pretty much as meaningless as "I don't believe in God". It's kind as if the mind has created a problem its now trying to solve. This is probably not quite correct but when asked about God the Buddha was silent saying that if he said there was one people would follow that and a denial would have a similar response. Your problem he said isn't about whether there is or isn't God. Your problem is that you're suffering (dissatisfied) and want to overcome this. And he then proceeded to say if we look nakedly and honestly at our experience we can find a solution to it. Lecture over and apologies!
@@robinblankenship9234 My guess is he rejected the established position on the matter. Not sure why but I always associate Brahms with Hegel who clearly spoke of spirit but in ways totally different from established religion.
Wow! David Zinman was the conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic while I was at Eastman circa 1984-1986 and we sang a rehearsal with the RPO of the Cosi fan tutte finale of Act 1. A great experience and a very compelling conductor. What an amazing thing to see him here 30+ years later, and to think I sang in the Alte Oper a couple of times as a soloist. What a great hall!
This work, written by an openly atheist composer, proves both an open-minded spiritual attitude (in spite of a crude and harsh aptitude to human relationship) and a form of musical nationalism. The contrast between the parts is extreme. Listen for instance to the second section while keeping in mind the atmosphere of the first one, or the only intervention of the harp.
What a fabulous performance - the best one I've been able to track down on RUclips so far. I'll be singing this once again at the end of March. One of my all time favourite pieces, and it has been since I first heard it as a child.
The 2nd movement is very Germanic: serious, utterly grave, tragic and crazy. We can almost hear the rumble rising from the German people amid the fuming ruins of Germany at the end of WWII, realizing how they had been deceived by Hitler.
Wunderschön. Ich habe es schon mitgesungen und singe es wieder. Und dieses wunderbare Stück Musik ist daran "schuld", dass ich jederzeit Rockmusik und andere Stile gegen Klassik eintauschen würde. Jederzeit. Und es toll ist, seine Gefühle da hereinlegen zu können.
My choir at Nortwestern participated in this with the Chicano Symphony under Bruno Walter . I cannot believe it to this day. I cannot forget his beautiful and gentle face.
This brings back so many memories. I had the wonderful opportunity to sing this with the Texas All-State Choir way back in 1989. Masterpieces never cease touching our hearts no matter how much time passes.
I so barely missed being in that choir. Unfortunately our idiot teacher warmed us up at the State level auditions after the cuts were posted and our entire school was disqualified. I am so envious you got to sing in that concert. I had a recording of it (I graduated in 1989) and listened to it for several years. It was excellent, and you should be proud of the beautiful job you all did. Fortunately, I got to sing it as a member of the Westminster Choir a few years later. It's an astonishingly beautiful work of art.
I cannot comment on the musical qualities of these broadcasts (to my shame). However, I marvel at what I perceive to be the magnificent sound engineering, creating a truly immersive experience. Thank you for making these publicly available.
*Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)* *Ein deutsches Requiem,* *Op. 45 (1861, 1865-66, 1868)* _A German Requiem to Words of Holy Scripture_ 🔸 1️⃣ *Chorus* _[1]_ 00:44 I. _Ziemlich langsam und mit Ausdruck_ *Selig sind, die da Leid tragen, denn sie sollen getröstet werden* _Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted_ _• Matthew 5:4_ _[2]_ 04:00 _[m 45]_ *Die mit Tränen säen, werden mit Freuden ernten. Sie gehen hin und weinen und tragen edlen Samen, und kommen mit Freuden* *und bringen ihre Garben* _They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Go forth and cry, bearing precious seed, and come with_ _joy bearing their sheaves_ _• Psalm 126:5-6_ _[3]_ 07:28 _[m 96]_ *Selig sind, die da Leid tragen, denn sie sollen getröstet werden* _Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted_ _• Matthew 5:4_ 🔸 2️⃣ *Chorus* _[4]_ 12:05 II. _Langsam, marschmäßig_ *Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras* *und alle Herrlichkeit des Menschen wie* *des Grases Blumen. Das Gras ist verdorret* *und die Blume abgefallen.* _For all flesh is as grass, and the glory_ _of man like flowers. The grass withers_ _and the flower falls._ _• 1 Peter 1:24 (quoting Isaiah 40:6-7)_ _[5]_ 16:15 _[m 74 (C)]_ *So seid nun geduldig, lieben Brüder, bis auf* *die Zukunft des Herrn. Siehe, ein Ackermann* *wartet auf die köstliche Frucht der Erde* *und ist geduldig darüber, bis er empfahe* *den Morgenregen und Abendregen.* _Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the_ _coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits_ _for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient_ _over it until it receives the early and the late rain._ _• James 5:7_ _[6]_ 21:50 _[m 198 (H)]_ *Aber des Herrn Wort bleibet in Ewigkeit* _But the word of the Lord abides forever_ _• 1 Peter 1:25 (quoting Isaiah 40:8)_ _[7]_ 22:14 _[m 206]_ *Die Erlöseten des Herrn werden wieder* *kommen und gen Zion kommen mit Jauchzen;* *ewige Freude wird über ihrem Haupte sein;* *Freude und Wonne werden sie ergreifen und* *Schmerz und Seufzen wird weg müssen* _The ransomed of the Lord shall return,_ _and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy_ _shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain_ _joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall_ _flee away._ _• Isaiah 35:10_ 🔸3️⃣ *Baritone Solo & Chorus* _[8]_ 27:10 III. _Andante moderato_ *Herr, lehre doch mich, daß ein Ende mit mir* *haben muß und mein Leben ein Ziel hat,* *und ich davon muß. Siehe, meine Tage* *sind einer Hand breit vor dir, und mein Leben* *ist wie nichts vor dir.* _Lord, let me know my end, and what is the_ _measure of my days; let me know how fleeting_ _my life is. Behold, thou hast made my days_ _a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing in thy sight._ _[9]_ 30:47 _[m 105]_ *Ach wie gar nichts sind alle Menschen* *die doch so sicher leben.* *Sie gehen daher wie ein Schemen,* *und machen ihnen viel vergebliche Unruhe;* *sie sammeln und wissen nicht wer es kriegen wird.* _My lifetime is as nothing in thy sight._ _Surely every man stands as a mere breath!_ _Surely man goes about as a shadow! Surely for_ _nought are they in turmoil; man heaps up, and_ _knows not who will gather!_ _[10]_ 32:20 [m 140] *Nun Herr, wes soll ich mich trösten?* _And now, Lord, for what do I wait?_ _[11]_ 33:28 [m 163] *Ich hoffe auf dich* _My hope is in you_ _• Psalm 39:4-7_ _[12]_ 34:05 [m 173] *Der Gerechten Seelen sind in Gottes Hand* *und keine Qual rühret sie an.* _The souls of the righteous are in the hand of_ _God, and no torment will ever touch them._ _• Wisdom of Solomon 3:1_ 🔸 4️⃣ *Chorus* _[13]_ 37:07 IV. _Mäßig bewegt_ *Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen,* *Herr Zebaoth!* _How lovely is your dwelling place,_ _O Lord of hosts!_ _[14]_ 38:23 [m 43] *Meine Seele verlanget und sehnet sich* *nach den Vorhöfen des Herrn;* *mein Leib und Seele freuen sich* *in dem lebendigen Gott.* _My soul longs, yea, faints, for the courts of_ _the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for_ _joy to the living God._ _[15]_ 40:16 [m 108] *Wohl denen, die in deinem Hause wohnen,* _Blessed are those who dwell in thy house,_ _[16]_ 40:43 _[m 123]_ *die loben dich immerdar!* _ever singing thy praise!_ _• Psalm 84:1, 2, 4_ 🔸 5️⃣ *Soprano Solo & Chorus* _[17]_ 42:39 V. _Langsam_ *Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit; aber* _So you have sorrow now,_ _[18]_ 43:54 _[m 16]_ *ich will euch wieder sehen* *und euer Herz soll sich freuen,* *und eure Freude soll niemand von* *euch nehmen.* _but I will see you again and your hearts_ _will rejoice, and no one will take your_ _joy from you._ _• John 16:22_ *Ich will euch trösten, wie einen seine* *Mutter tröstet* _I will console you, as one is_ _consoled by his mother_ _• Isaiah 66:13_ _[19]_ 44:41 _[m 27 (B)]_ *Sehet mich an: ich habe eine kleine Zeit Mühe und Arbeit gehabt und habe großen Trost funden* _See with your own eyes that I have labored_ _but little and found for myself_ _much serenity._ _• Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 51: 27_ _[20]_ 46:25 [m 49 (D)] _(Repetition of John 16:22 & Isaiah 66:13)_ 🔸 6️⃣ *Baritone Solo & Chorus* _[21]_ 49:29 VI. _Andante_ *Denn wir haben hier keine bleibende Statt,* *sondern die zukünftige suchen wir.* _For here we have no lasting city,_ _but we seek the city which is to come._ _• Hebrews 13:14_ _[22]_ 50:38 _[m 28 (A)]_ *Siehe, ich sage euch ein Geheimnis.* *Wir werden nicht alle entschlafen,* *wir werden aber alle verwandelt werden;* *und dasselbige plötzlich, in einem Augenblick,* *zu der Zeit der letzte Posaune.* _Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet._ _[23]_ 52:36 [m 80] *Denn es wird die Posaune schallen, und* *die Toten werden auferstehen* *unverweslich, und wir werden verwandelt werden.* _For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will_ _be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed._ _[24]_ 53:13 [m 109] *Dann wird erfüllet werden das Wort, das* *geschrieben steht:* _Then shall come to pass the saying that is written:_ _[25]_ 53:39 _[m 127]_ *Der Tod ist verschlungen in den Sieg. Tod, wo* *ist dein Stachel? Hölle, wo ist dein Sieg?* _”Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death,_ _where is thy sting? O death, where is thy victory?”_ _1 Corinthians 15:51, 52, 54, 55_ _[26]_ 55:30 _[m 208]_ *Herr, du bist würdig zu nehmen Preis* *und Ehre und Kraft, denn du hast alle* *Dinge geschaffen, und durch deinen Willen* *haben sie das Wesen und sind geschaffen.* _Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive_ _glory and honor and power, for you created_ _all things and by your will they existed and_ _were created._ _• Revelation 4:11_ 🔸 7️⃣ *Chorus* _[27]_ 1:00:49 VII. _Feierlich_ *Selig sind die Toten, die in dem Herrn* *sterben, von nun an.* _Blessed are the dead who from now on die_ _in the Lord._ _[28]_ 1:03:07 _[m 40 (B)]_ *Ja, der Geist spricht, daß sie ruhen von ihrer* *Arbeit; denn ihre Werke folgen ihnen nach* _"Blessed indeed," says the Spirit, "that they_ _may rest from their labors, for their deeds_ _follow them!"_ _[29]_ 1:07:03 _[m 102]_ *Selig sind die Toten, die in dem Herrn* *sterben, von nun an.* _Blessed are the dead who from now on die_ _in the Lord._ _(This text is repeated to the end of the piece.)_ _[30]_ 1:08:31 _[m 127 (D)]_ _• Revelation 14:13_ 1:11:30 *Applause* *Christiane Karg, Soprano* *Michael Nagy, Baritone* *MDR-Rundfunkchor* *Nicolas Fink, Choral Director* *Frankfurt Radio Symphony* *David Zinman, Conductor* _Alte Oper Frankfurt_ _Frankfurt, Germany 🇩🇪 October 11, 2019_
One cannot heap praise enough on this absolutely exquisite piece of music. It is brilliant, insuperable, uplifting (even to an Atheist like me). If the only portion you know is "How Lovely are..." you ought to treat yourself to the entire piece. This performance deserves 5 more compliments: (1) The huge orchestra & the choir; (2) Their almost universal smile of happiness during the performance (no, really! look again); (3) Soprano, Christiane Karg for her sonorous Brahmsian timbre; (4) the video work: intelligent, attentive, meaningful, and unobtrusive; and of course (5) David Zinman. Frankly, I was worried about the initial response/applaud of the audience right after the piece ended. However, it more than made up for it in the following many minutes of sustained applause. Thanks for uploading!
When I was 14 or 15 years old, we had a summer youth choir at our little church in Hickman Mills, a suburb of Kansas City, MO. The director was a college student, home for the summer. We all knew him, he had graduated from our high school just a year or two earlier. He taught us to sing "How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place." He didn't tell us it was hard, so we just learned it and sang it, including the fugue, LOL. I have sung it many times since, in English and German, in various choirs over the years (I'm 84 now). I still don't have to look at the music. Dave Zinman was a classmate at Oberlin. He probably wouldn't remember me, I was in the College, he was in the Conservatory, but I remember him. So glad to see him still working.
I know Hickman Mills - I grew up in North Kansas City a few short years behind you, I'm 76 and recall that awful tornado wiping out much of Hickman Mills, you must have been there then. I moved on to New York by 1968 to pursue career goals and that is where I smacked head-on in the music scene and came to love Brahms especially his Requiem which has by now become my one most cherished music work.
What a lovely memory! Thanks for sharing. I have been a professional pianist all my life, playing and teaching. It's so lovely to hear from students that remember your work with them. At 67, my music is still my lifeblood.....and always will be!
J'ai 58 ans, c'est la première fois que j'entends ce requiem de Brahms, hé oui tout arrive dans la vie, je n'ai pas de mots assez fort pour vous décrire ce que je ressens, c'est divin. Merci Sinfonierorchester MDR-Rundfunkchor. Merci au chef d'orchestre, merci aux musiciens, aux chanteurs.
Oui. Aussi, merci beaucoup Johannes Brahms.
@@yankeeinlondon Oui Oui, vous avez entièrement raison. Je suis impardonnable.
Moi egalement
BRAVO félicitations
@@joellepodwysocki9558 Cher ami, ne soyez pas si dure envers vous-même. Nous pouvons être comme cette musique, belle est sereine.
Of all romantic music this is the most moving piece I know. If ever I die (and I assume I one day will), I hope my loved ones will listen to this music and feel comforted by it. I remember singing Brahms' requiem myself as member of a choir in The Netherlands. It is very difficult and I admire the choir and orchestra in it his superb recording for making it look so easy. I have heard many recordings but this one is one of the best I know. Bravissimo maestro Zinman! Thank you!
In case you're interested, I posted the score to read along ruclips.net/video/ZXDR4UpUC4o/видео.html
Lukas, there are (only) two certainties in life, the first is that you will be taxed, the second is you will die!
Speaking of everlasting effects from a piece: This requiem was one of the very first CD's I purchased, in 1985, when CD's had just hit the market. Being Jewish with limited exposure to liturgical music, I had never heard it before. I was listening to it when the phone rang...it was my sister letting me know my father had just passed away. Everlasting, indeed.
Sir, I am sorry this is not romantic music. This is Requiem or in other words "repose of the dead". However this Requiem is super and you are right about it.
Lukas Burgering: I think you are right in calling this romantic music in that it comes from the passion of the heart. I think everything Brahms wrote came from that place. Some ugly souls have created beautiful art, but I am convinced that Brahms was one of the beautiful souls. I sometime say " I love Brahms " and I know I'm not just talking about the music.
I agree also with your feelings about David Zinman. His career may not have the same "hype" about it that others have had, but I've rarely been disappointed with a performance he has directed. Really good Mahler, Brahms, even Rachmaninov. The folks in Frankfurt, and Zurich have been fortunate to have him. I wish he would come to Los Angeles, I'd buy a ticket immediately!
Herzlichen Dank an jede/-n Mitwirkende/-n dieser grandiosen Aufführung! Sie berührt mich von allen gehörten bzw. gesehenen RUclips-Versionen am meisten! Die Darbietung ist so ausgewogen, ausdrucksstark und präzise, dass es sich für mich einfach überwältigend anfühlt, Musik intravenös! Mehr geht nicht!
Ich habe dieses Werk selbst mitgesungen und behaupte, dass man emotional und spirituell nicht mehr derselbe Mensch ist wie vorher. Es kommen Dimensionen der Spiritualität, der Betrachtung, des Erlebens und der Verarbeitung hinzu, die ich als wertvolleres Geschenk bewahre als jeden materiellen Reichtum dieser Welt.
Tief berührende, bewegende und tröstliche Musik
I sang this in the Fleishmann Choir in Cork, Ireland about 15 years ago or more and I know every line. It's so beautiful and is almost unworldly. For me its the nearest thing to heavenly music I will hear on earth. The final movement is redolent of the ascent at the end. I am forever grateful to the wonderful Dr. Geoffrey Spratt for introducing the Requiem to the choir. I missed the opportunity to sing it again in 2018. Lucky choir. This particular version is one of the most perfect renditions I have heard. Very well done to the Orchestra, Choir and the man who makes it all happen, the conductor. The work that goes into a performance like this is immense.
Did you join the choir in travelling to Cologne in 2013 to perform Tippett's "A child of our Time"? That concert was my debut in the Cologne Philharmonic Hall - I was the "narrator"...
Delicious! Zinman sculpts the sound produced by these virtuosic musicians with precision and tenderness!
Arguably the most beautiful piece of choral music ever. I was fortunate enough to sing this on stage with a full orchestra earlier this year after only nine rehearsals, first time in 22 years singing in a choir. This performance by these incredible musicians of Frankfurt were indispensable to my learning of the music and diction. God bless this piece and all those that perform it 💚
I was sad because I never found access to any Requiem: But this one touched me so deeply I could not stop listening 😢
Was auch für eine brillante Aufnahme - filmisch, die Farben, wow ... sehr beeindruckende Kameraführung.
Ce Requiem est très émouvant d'autant plus que cette interprétation est somptueuse !!!! De tout coeur Merci !!!
Si vous êtes intéressé, j'ai publié la partition à lire ruclips.net/video/ZXDR4UpUC4o/видео.html
Eine der besten Aufnahmen, die man auf RUclips vom "Brahms-Requiem" findet! Klare Aussprache, großartige Balance auch innerhalb der Chorstimmen, das (meiner Meinung nach) stimmigste Ritardando im VI. Satz, und als Krönung Bismarck als Dirigent ;-) Sehr gelungen, macht Freude beim Hören!
Ich wusste gar nicht, dass es einen Dirigenten namens Bismarck gibt, wie der alte Kanzler im 19. Jh. Aber das war doch David Zinman!
Ich ergänze: ...der das Orchester dirigiert hat.
Totally agree, perfect performance.
And Debussy as flute player.
This is possibly the most beautiful recording of the Brahms Requiem I've ever heard. Chorus, orchestra, tempos, all outstanding. Bravo!
This work was one of my wifes first experiences with classical music - she had known i had a deep love of classical and that i play the piano and we went once to a concert of Beethoven's 4th symphony. she loved it.
Not long after her father, after a long illness, passed away and hurt her deeply. A few months later the local symphony and chorus announced a performance of the Brahms Requiem. I had explained to her what a requiem was and gave some examples of Mozart and Durufle. She wanted to go to the Brahms Requiem. I told her the background of how Brahms discarded the traditional latin text, and instead replaced it with texts from the german bible, and that he had said he wrote it for those who were left behind to cope with their loss, and that it was entirely in german. Monitors were around the concert hall to give the translation in english. the first beats of the opening movement started at at 1:51 here, where the chorus enteres saying (in english) "blessed are those who mourn..." she burst into tears and cried silently. she was enraptured by the entire work, especially the 4th movement. She said after the concert how she felt so peaceful and relieved, and i said "THAT is what Brahms intended". she now loves Brahms and cant wait to go to another concert of his music.
What a beautiful story ... Thanks for sharing!! Music has the power to sometimes trigger some deep emotions ...
Gracias
I am a viola played theRequiem a month ago. It has always been one of my most-beloved works. I had the same reaction as did your wife; it always moves me!
Thanks for sharing. Try Richard Strauss's 4 Last songs. Reni Flemings version is my favourite
ruclips.net/video/ppoqUVlKkBU/видео.html&ab_channel=Gabba02
Thanks for sharing this story.
This is so good, I feel like Brahms Requiem is not known enough
Though I like Brahms' symphonies, I think his top 3 are this Requiem, his concerto for piano and orchestra Nr. 1, and his sonata for piano and cello nr. 1.
@@watutman Check out his other choral works (Nänie, Gesang der Parzen, Schicksalslied.)
@@OlDoinyo Yes I know them, ty.
THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND RECORDING OF THIS GREAT MASTERPIECE !!!.....ONE Of THE VERY BEST I HAVE EVER HEARD !!!....
Wir sind mit dem Studienchor Leimental am üben und werden von dieser schönen Interpretation zu einer schönen Aufführung im Herbst in Zürich und Basel inspiriert.
So exquisitely precise, human, beautiful emotional. Superb.
Magnifique ...
This is one of the best recordings I've heard. Bravo.
Another masterpiece of a genius. Performance is GREAT!
I first heard this sung at the National Cathedral in Washington, D. C in 1970 and was emotionally transported to a different place. It made such an impact on me, I made a promise to myself at the time that somehow I would become part of an organization that would perform this incredible piece of music. I have a sort of singing "Bucket List" and this was put on that list. A few years ago, I was priviliged to be able to sing this with the Virginia Symphony Chorus. There is no doubt whatsoever that if I ever have the opportunity to sing this again, I would not hesitate.
MAGNIFIQUE !!! Quel bonheur d'écouter une si sublime interprétation !!! Un phrasé musical naturel, profond, et tellement inspiré !
L'orchestre et le choeur ne font qu'un, c'est merveilleux!
Quant à la qualité vocale du choeur, elle est juste époustouflante !!!!
BRAVISSIMMMMMI à tous !!
What a wonderful performance!
Magnificent.
WUNDERBAR!
A great performance.
Grandissimo il Coro!
너무 너무 멋있네요 ❤️
Vielen Dank, ausgezeichnet wie immer
Fantastic. Excellent performance indeed.
Beautifully played and sung. Zinman is a great maestro and this orchestra is growing fast. Choir is great. First movement one of the best I've heard. The crescendo in the dramatic 6th movement is masterfully managed. Great recording and rendition. For those who love this requiem try also listening to the amazing Klemperer's recording with Schwarzkopf and Dieskau made in 1962.
Yes: the Klemperer is the "go to" recorded performance, and it is oddly the fastest among the offerings on RUclips. The Zinman performance here has a lot to recommend it, especially in the moments of greatest intensity,
Can someone tell me what chord progression is Brahms using in 9:46 - 9:57 that sounds wonderful 🙏🏻
Que maravilla !!!
sehr sehr schön. vielen dank.
Thank you
Good choir. Good orch. Wobbly Sop and Baritone....
Splendid !
感動しました！！
Michael Nagy, à ce niveau là ce n'est plus un vibrato mais un trille !!!
God bless from Germany and Danke for the upload. I am afraid to give in. This piece is deep and I might just get lost in it. I feel so "Scheisse" lately. Separated from my loved ones then covid-lockdowns/ now the war next door/ millions of refugees on top of millions illegal migrants/ inflation creeping all over and me being not too thankful and lonely. Music helps me a little bit but I think I might turn nuts or worse. I got a bag of mushrooms and thinking that might be it. Ps. cant sleep for shit either. But at least I am not sick. So best wishes and high hopes that love will conquer all.
Dedico a mia sorella che è trapassata a miglior vita. 🌈💫🌹
Condoglianze. 🧡
@@joshscores3360 🙏 di cuore
MITICO !!!
WoW !
All of Brahms' genius is encapsulated in this work. His use of the chorus; his mastery of the orchestra; his amazing melodies; his deep sense of occasion. It is all there.
the 2nd movement....
Agree. Just brilliant. And this is the best version I've heard.
I am a Jesuit priest. While writing the funeral homily for the Jesuit whose impact on my life can never be overestimated, indeed it was second only to my dad's who had been for over forty years at that point, I was struggling to put thoughts on paper. Had this playing as I wrote. At the middle of part VI "Hölle, wo ist dein Sieg?" I lost it completely, sobbing at my desk for twenty minutes. And then the homily wrote itself. It will be ten years in November since George died. I still can't hear this chorus without tears. The only change is that they are no longer tears of grief but of gratitude and great joy.
@Raphael John Stoll Thank you. George died in 2013 but the memory of writing the homily has become one of comfort. He was ill, over 80, and failing fast. Death was a mercy. The memories of all I learned from him between 1992 and 2013 are a source of great joy.
It's astounding how powerful the union between music and the Word is, because so many times, what human words can't describe, music conveys that. May God rest the soul of our brother in the faith.
Having appreciated this work for many decades and finally having sung it not too long ago, I can fully understand what this Jesuit priest experienced in listening to that sixth part as he wrote his homily. And in subsequent listenings to this requiem (and, it is hoped, performances) before I cash in my own chips, I will bring his experience to mine. Thanks for pointing the way.
I have sung in this work on quite a few occasions. It always stirs me to the core of my senses. I retain the feeling that it is consciously Protestant, perhaps in response to other Requiems that are notably Catholic in nature. But at the end of our lives, as we face the certainty of eternity, is there time to debate such niceties? All we can do is cast ourselves on the mercy of our God and hope for his Mercy.
But to be be honest, the majesty and awe inspirited by the Verdi. Requiem is hard to dismiss as just bombast. Certainly it is 'in your face', but there are many subtleties too that all too often escape attention. Operatic in style? But then Verdi was supremely an opera composer. And is not a requiem the supreme expression of the end of a life?
But of all requiems, I lean towards that of Fauré which, in its gentle approach to the final test, expresses out hopes for a hereafter that is calm and tranquilly attained. I sang this once in Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin - Ireland - as one of two basses in a choir of small proportion. As a singer the experience was transcendent.
I found this. I’ve listened and I was moved.
Es ist überraschend, wie unterschiedlich das deutsche Requiem von Brahms im Vergleich mit den "lateinischen" Requiem Mozarts, Cherubinis, Berliozs, Verdis klingt. Als Katholik der Nachkonzilszeit, ich muss bekennen, dass die Protestanten uns viel über die Beziehung mit dem Tod lehren könnten.
That is a very spiritual realization you have described. I’m sure you know the German text is entirely from the Lutheran Bible. It describes precisely how a true believer in Jesus Christ has nothing to fear from death, and everything to look forward to entering into His presence after death. There is a tremendous amount of comfort in that, primarily because it all depends on Jesus finished work on our behalf, in other words GRACE. Believers are now under the grace of God. Just read the text that is being sung, it is full of God’s amazing grace.
This music is just fantastic! So wonderfully played and directed! I thank this channel so much for this and for having a chance to listen music without terrible interruptions from advertising! My deep gratitude!!!
You are so right, it's great that there are no ads in it.
Proud to say with 19years of age, I sang this song with a choir in Berlin. One of the best moments of my life. I was definitely singing along🌷
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I‘m 14 ans I will perform in the best choir of Switzerland
Incredible performance. I sang this work under Robert Shaw's direction in the early 1990's in Maine. My now deceased wife and I sang it together in 2014. And I sing it again in March.
In 3 weeks I will be singing this master piece as a tenor with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Salzburg.
This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music to sing. It is very challenging but it is a true treasur! Lovely performance! It makes you melt inside as you sing it
How was it? Did you melt inside while singing? (I get it, I've sang in choirs before, the place to listen to the performance is inside the choir!)
@andreashoppe1969 I was there July 28!
So true. I also had the good fortune to sing this masterpiece as a soprano - indeed, a challenge (quite high for sopranos almost throughout, which I like), and absolutely wonderful to perform.
Wow! what a stunning performance. I too sang this many years ago in college. I remember our conductor while introducing this piece to us said if ever there was a piece of music that will have an everlasting effect on your life this is it. And how true. Fifty years later I am still in awe of this music. I am listening to this while at home under the covid19 quarantine . How appropriate this requiem is now as I think of all the souls that have been lost to this viscous pandemic. May they all rest in peace , and may this music give peace to their families forever.
Quite a beautiful comment.
We are all going to die. Time to think of the afterlife.
I also sang along with this work. It's been 20 years. It was in "Neuengamme" near Hamburg. The Nazis killed many innocent people there. That was a very special moment for me. God bless you ! Greetings from the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg in Germany
@@Mormon_underwear It is our destiny to die. We are only for short time here. Then we return home to our Heavenly Father.
@@ernst-dietmarhorstmann4949 As sung in the text "Death where is thy victory? death where is thy sting?".
If only I could like this infinitely many times!! Sublime music, sublimely performed by my favourite orchestra
During my 70 years of choral singing I've sung this several times--in English, in German, with organ, with orchestra, in churches medium sized and large, in great concert halls--and, God willing, I'll get to sing it in my next life. I love Bach and all the others, but this piece has a sublimity achieved by no other work that I know. Thank you for another beautiful performance.
This afternoon is raíning while I listen music. Wow its great
Only this is not Bach but 200 years later. Brahms.
@@nageurnordik Read again: "I love Bach and all the others, but (!)
Jody, you will sing Brahms again in your next life and in lovely German. I read and speak German, learned in my church service there in 1961-64, I Bring that deep affection to German literature and music. God Bless/Larry
@@henboker3 Larry my mother was from Germany and she passed away in 2014. She loved the German Requiem. I am still in a great deal of emotional pain.
Fantastic. Best brahma piece ever. Beautifully presented God bless you all
Ich höre das mit Tränen in den Augen. Besonders das Stück „Selig sind, die da leit tragen“ Das hatte sich mein im letzten Jahr verstorbener Vater für seine Einäscherung ausgesucht.....
I firmly believe the very, very best camera crew for classical music is in Frankfurt.
I think so too. Very impressive filming.
Indeed
How many listeners, I wonder, notice that the wonderfully deep, somber timbre of the opening movement comes from the fact that the violins-all the violins-are silent, as if mourning, throughout that one part.
Then, their brighter, a bit drier, tones yield the higher voices of the second movement, particularly starting with the phrase, "Das Gras ist verdorret und die Blume abgefallen. So seid nun geduldig, lieben Brüder..." _The grass is withered and the flower fallen away. Therefore, be patient, dear brethren..._
When I read "All flesh is grass" immediately I think of the terrible war going on next door and all the suffering of pretty much everybody at this time the world lives in. I dont understand how we as humans do something like what they are doing right now in the war. On the other hand when I read comments here and other you tube music. Their is something deeper in all of us. What unites as in a loving and peaceful way. Maybe I dont trust in God enough or maybe their is no God. But their is good and evil.
Thank you for pointing that out, very interesting. I have heard this a hundred times without noting the artefact.
If Brahms had written nothing else, he would still have the genius status he now has and so rightly earned. Stunningly beautifully done.
That exactly what people say about the third sonata, and the first and second piano concerto. Every piece of his is a masterpiece :)
Indescribable sorrow
Indescribable comfort
Indescribable beauty
Indescribable feeling
and
something indescribable
This choir did an absolutely incredible job. With big choirs, a bunch of people doing excessive vibrato can make it sound awful. But this choir had a nice clear tone, perfect blend , and overall a wonderful job
I agree this performance is exceptionally clear - normally I don't enjoy (in particular) Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen with orchestral backing because my first exposure to it was with the organ transcription as used in the C of E tradition, and the clarity of a well registered, well played organ part is not achievable by an orchestra. I think your point illuminates for my why that piece in particular works so well with boy sopranos, who are not taught to wobble. Despite their relatively naive interpretation and (usually) inferior musical judgement, I personally think they tend to make a better job. This performance, however, comes a close second, both in the singing and in the instrumental accompaniment.
@@Gottenhimfella nobody is ever taught to wobble. Singers learn how to acquire a well-balanced voice with a proper breath control, and vibrato is a natural sign of success. Chorus with vibrato struggle more to achieve a good blending, but when they succeed the result is way richer. And these folks here definitely vibrate
@@gangflow9139 says "nobody is ever taught to wobble" .
Hmmm ... I am always being reminded never to use the words "always" and "never" when trying to make a point.
@@Gottenhimfella I am pretty sure you see the point here. Anyone can come across a bad singing teacher, but those who do so don’t end up singing in such a good choir
The "Rundfunkchöre" are among the best choirs in this country. "Rundfunk" is the public broadcasting stations (TV and radio) and a place in one of those choirs is very coveted. They can afford to only take the truly best singers, those that fit in their mold of how choral voices should sound. They do a lot of recordings as well (as "Rundfunk" would suggest) and just sing wonderfully.
I really missed the days when we could go to concerts freely whenever we want..
So do I. It will come again. Hopefully sooner rather than later. :)
freely....hardly lol. My bank account certainly never thought of it that way XD
In my case, it is not as different as it was before the pandémie. Guatemala is a country with total lackness of symphonic appreciation, and the minority who are devoted to this art usually don't accept low quantities of money, they take advantage of people like me.
@@BloggerMusicMan For me, the price - getting an untested vaccine - will be too high
@@galahadthreepwood Then you should get a tested vaccine :-)
Merveilleux, sublime plus je l'écoute et plus je l'aime ❤ merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo
this is one of the crowning achievements of the western art music tradition. from Johann Sebastian to Johannes.
Super Orchester, beeindruckender Chor, schöne Solostimmen, ganz große Leistung des Dirigenten, für mich ein besonders schönes Erlebnis.
I really think this choir is the most balanced and well rehearsed of any I have heard ding thi
I think this choir is the most balanced and well rehearsed of any I have heard singing this beautiful work. Excellent !
I AGREE
For once the tenors are loud enough. I still think the sopranos are a bit too loud, drowning out some gorgeous strings in parts. Could be mic placement and mixing.
I just sang this in Bethlehem Pennsylvania USA under the direction of Steven Sametz his last concert . He created a community choir and we sang it as his sending off into his retirement. The performance is so much more than a Performance. It is a communion of hearts and souls of everyone on the stage lead by Doc Sametz who makes it happen. I look forward to doing this again someday.
I attended the concert at Lehigh University and enjoyed it immensely.
The biggest hour of Brahms and one of the biggest for the German Classical Music.
In case you're interested, I posted the score to read along ruclips.net/video/ZXDR4UpUC4o/видео.html
That was marvelous performance. The Choir outstanding....
Ειναι ενα απο τα δυσκολοτερα ερμηνευτικα εργα και εδω εχουμε μια αριστουργηματικη εκτελεση .Μπραβο.!!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
For me this is a masterpiece. I have listened to it 40 years of my life. When my father died, my sister and I sat beside his bed and listened to it
how beautiful
First time I heard this was july 5, 1985. Having just hooked up my very first CD player, it was the first CD I purchased and played. I was listening to it when the phone rang-my sister-to tell me that my father had just passed away! What a way to be introduced to such a beautiful piece. I'm Jewish, but no matter. The piece lives with me forever.
@@rsjmd I first listened to it on my father's record player, in 1988-89, and it is also the first CD I purchased (years before I even owned a CD player), and the first CD I played when I finally did purchase one! Kindred spirit : )
@@runningmama4793 thanks for the comment
A joy to read all the comments
I 0:44 Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
II 12:05 Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras
III 27:08 Herr, lehre doch mich
IV 37:06 Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen
V 42:36 Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
VI 49:29 Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt
VII 1:00:49 Selig sind die Toten, die in dem Herren sterben
Thank you!
How lovely are your ‘apartments’ Google??!! I think ‘dwelling places’ in this Requiem and the Bible cannot translate to ‘apartments’!! ‘Homes’ might be a bit better.
@@margaretlavender9647 How amiable are they tabernacles - from the King James Bible
Thank you so much!
Danke aus Flandern
Tolles Stück, sehr schön dirigiert und gespielt und richtig gut Produziert! Auch ein großes Lob an Christiane Karg, wunderschön! Danke!
Imagine this being played full blast over the battle field in the Ukraine. It might just stop the fighting and killing and unite us in love.
Please dear God do help us. Right now it would be a good time. Maybe Putin or another nutcase is thinking of pushing the end-button. And we do know that we all could do much better and some of us really do ef-up in a major way. But some of us are not that bad. We >> most of us would like to unite and work together. A common goal to unite us would be to make this planet better for our kids and most of us do love nature or flowers. I also see a lot of common thinking here. Music like this here and other music does something we all agree on.
Unfortunately the war was started after Nato's 2014 coup-d'état by Nuland, Blinken etc, to make huge profits for the Arms Trade of the capitalist world. They care nothing of anything except their greed, the longer the war the more profitable, which is why our evil prime minister Johnson went to stop the negotiations in March 2022 . Nato the greatest terrorist gang in history, Iraq just one of their crimes.
Fortunately evil Nato have just about run out of weapons, will lose to Russia this year. Excell info yt channels of The New Atlas and Alexander Mercouris.
Danket dem Hern, denn er ist freundlich, und seine Gutte wahret ewiglich.
Amen
A kindness that randomly gifts babies with incurable cancer.... ? I think I'll pass...
@@elgar104It is all his creation, but we are sinners perpetuating the suffering of ourselves. It is our choice to give thanks or remain in despair. Thanks be to God, for blessed are the weak and sick. Amen. And may God bless you! ❤️
@BillyTheMilkMan the idea of inherited sin from ancestors is backward and immoral.
A baby born with cancer is not a sinner and certainly doesn't deserve to be cursed because of anything their ancestors may have done.
@@elgar104 Exactly, everybody is deserving of a good life and good health. We have a responsibility of each other, regardless of creed or religion. Why is it that we continue to develop harmful chemicals, radiation and foods that continue/enhance the cancer cells that propagate in our bodies? The garden of Eden was a utopia free from all these things, and when we rebelled with the knowledge of manufacturing this reality we destined ourselves to face the consequences, but there is good news. God himself sent his very own son to tell us that he has a plan to free us from that pain and suffering. We must have faith that things will get better, that a beautiful utopia free from this is possible, and through our works we may strive towards it for our children. The idea of sin is semantic, you may call it other things. I hope this makes sense and finds you well.
Here I am, back to listen to this again.
and again!!!
@@stephenmessick865 and again.
@@cristianequiteria773 Go the distance.
@@Mormon_underwear.... and spaces between us...
Me too!
Ich sitze hier in den flämischen Niederungen und schaue auf zu dem Hochgebirge Brahms.
My favorite forever. This is the version you want, folks.
Agreed! And I was in the University of California performance that currently has 1.2M views. This one is far superior!
Another stunning trendsetter from the HR. This performance will stand forever!
How can one man come up with such beauty! Michael McClary, Professor of Music /Trumpet, Georgia Perimeter College- Dunwoody Branch.
Tonight (17 november) I listened to this at Umeå City Church, Sweden. No offence, they did their best, and that is good enough. But back at home I listen to this, and I understand why it sometimes is better to listen to RUclips. This uptaking makes the difference. In my headphones this sounds exquisite.
P.S. Sennheiser Momentum, not at all the most expensive headphones you can by. D.S.
Although I have no belief in God, gods, an immortal soul, or an afterlife, I have a powerful attraction to requiems. They touch on emotions rarely found in other music, and they often are among the greatest works of the greatest composers, as in this case. I can never listen to "Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras" without tears because loss and consolation are part of the human condition.
A wonderful performance and recording all around. It's strange that this is the first time I've ever seen Zinman perform.
Brahms was not a believer either. Or, so he said.
@@robinblankenship9234 A father told his two sons to work in the vineyard. One said Yes, sir, and did not do it. The other said No I will not, but he ultimately did.
I have come to the conclusion that the statement "I believe in God" is pretty much as meaningless as "I don't believe in God".
It's kind as if the mind has created a problem its now trying to solve.
This is probably not quite correct but when asked about God the Buddha was silent saying that if he said there was one people would follow that and a denial would have a similar response.
Your problem he said isn't about whether there is or isn't God. Your problem is that you're suffering (dissatisfied) and want to overcome this. And he then proceeded to say if we look nakedly and honestly at our experience we can find a solution to it.
Lecture over and apologies!
@@robinblankenship9234 My guess is he rejected the established position on the matter. Not sure why but I always associate Brahms with Hegel who clearly spoke of spirit but in ways totally different from established religion.
Your sad confession points to the possibility of washing it with your tears before it is too late.
Conductor looks like Tchaikovsky 😁 Excellent work nonetheless, orchestra, choir and soloists.
Wow! David Zinman was the conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic while I was at Eastman circa 1984-1986 and we sang a rehearsal with the RPO of the Cosi fan tutte finale of Act 1. A great experience and a very compelling conductor. What an amazing thing to see him here 30+ years later, and to think I sang in the Alte Oper a couple of times as a soloist. What a great hall!
This work, written by an openly atheist composer, proves both an open-minded spiritual attitude (in spite of a crude and harsh aptitude to human relationship) and a form of musical nationalism. The contrast between the parts is extreme. Listen for instance to the second section while keeping in mind the atmosphere of the first one, or the only intervention of the harp.
Hello Mr. Begni, always nice to see you. Could you please direct me toward documentation that Johannes Brahms was openly atheist? Thank-you.
Brahms was agnostic. Thats a huge difference.
What a fabulous performance - the best one I've been able to track down on RUclips so far. I'll be singing this once again at the end of March. One of my all time favourite pieces, and it has been since I first heard it as a child.
The 2nd movement is very Germanic: serious, utterly grave, tragic and crazy. We can almost hear the rumble rising from the German people amid the fuming ruins of Germany at the end of WWII, realizing how they had been deceived by Hitler.
Just thinking myself before I saw your comment, definitely a very German sounding work!
Wunderschön.
Ich habe es schon mitgesungen und singe es wieder. Und dieses wunderbare Stück Musik ist daran "schuld", dass ich jederzeit Rockmusik und andere Stile gegen Klassik eintauschen würde. Jederzeit.
Und es toll ist, seine Gefühle da hereinlegen zu können.
❤❤❤😢😢🎉
Solemne y maravillosa!!!😢😢❤🎉
My choir at Nortwestern participated in this with the Chicano Symphony under Bruno Walter . I cannot believe it to this day. I cannot forget his beautiful and gentle face.
Last night, our choir sang this wonderful music in Exeter, UK.... So so gorgeous.... Heavenly.... 🥹
This brings back so many memories. I had the wonderful opportunity to sing this with the Texas All-State Choir way back in 1989. Masterpieces never cease touching our hearts no matter how much time passes.
I so barely missed being in that choir. Unfortunately our idiot teacher warmed us up at the State level auditions after the cuts were posted and our entire school was disqualified. I am so envious you got to sing in that concert. I had a recording of it (I graduated in 1989) and listened to it for several years. It was excellent, and you should be proud of the beautiful job you all did. Fortunately, I got to sing it as a member of the Westminster Choir a few years later. It's an astonishingly beautiful work of art.
...and I played flute in our college orchestra when we did it. Fond memories.
@@TheVillageCarolers oh shit. that's terrible.
I cannot comment on the musical qualities of these broadcasts (to my shame). However, I marvel at what I perceive to be the magnificent sound engineering, creating a truly immersive experience. Thank you for making these publicly available.
It's music making and producing at the highest level.
The orchestra’s ensemble playing has been much better in the last few years. Discipline has been restored.
Magnificent performance and work of art!
Sehr edel und schön aufgeführt! Mir wurde ganz warm ums Herz
One of the best readings I've ever heard of this monumental piece! Which is my favorite!
BRAVO!
Mir gehen die Worte aus, nur: Herrlich, glänzend, prächtig, erhaben...
I've only lived for 20 years and this is the most fascinating music in my life. I was impressed. Dankeschön!
Bitteschön mein Herr oder meine Dame!
Its a shame I can only upvote this once.
*Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)*
*Ein deutsches Requiem,*
*Op. 45 (1861, 1865-66, 1868)*
_A German Requiem to Words of Holy Scripture_
🔸 1️⃣ *Chorus*
_[1]_ 00:44 I. _Ziemlich langsam und mit Ausdruck_
*Selig sind, die da Leid tragen, denn sie sollen getröstet werden*
_Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted_
_• Matthew 5:4_
_[2]_ 04:00 _[m 45]_
*Die mit Tränen säen, werden mit Freuden ernten. Sie gehen hin und weinen und tragen edlen Samen, und kommen mit Freuden*
*und bringen ihre Garben*
_They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Go forth and cry, bearing precious seed, and come with_
_joy bearing their sheaves_
_• Psalm 126:5-6_
_[3]_ 07:28 _[m 96]_
*Selig sind, die da Leid tragen, denn sie sollen getröstet werden*
_Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted_
_• Matthew 5:4_
🔸 2️⃣ *Chorus*
_[4]_ 12:05 II. _Langsam, marschmäßig_
*Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras*
*und alle Herrlichkeit des Menschen wie*
*des Grases Blumen. Das Gras ist verdorret*
*und die Blume abgefallen.*
_For all flesh is as grass, and the glory_
_of man like flowers. The grass withers_
_and the flower falls._
_• 1 Peter 1:24 (quoting Isaiah 40:6-7)_
_[5]_ 16:15 _[m 74 (C)]_
*So seid nun geduldig, lieben Brüder, bis auf*
*die Zukunft des Herrn. Siehe, ein Ackermann*
*wartet auf die köstliche Frucht der Erde*
*und ist geduldig darüber, bis er empfahe*
*den Morgenregen und Abendregen.*
_Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the_
_coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits_
_for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient_
_over it until it receives the early and the late rain._
_• James 5:7_
_[6]_ 21:50 _[m 198 (H)]_
*Aber des Herrn Wort bleibet in Ewigkeit*
_But the word of the Lord abides forever_
_• 1 Peter 1:25 (quoting Isaiah 40:8)_
_[7]_ 22:14 _[m 206]_
*Die Erlöseten des Herrn werden wieder*
*kommen und gen Zion kommen mit Jauchzen;*
*ewige Freude wird über ihrem Haupte sein;*
*Freude und Wonne werden sie ergreifen und*
*Schmerz und Seufzen wird weg müssen*
_The ransomed of the Lord shall return,_
_and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy_
_shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain_
_joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall_
_flee away._
_• Isaiah 35:10_
🔸3️⃣ *Baritone Solo & Chorus*
_[8]_ 27:10 III. _Andante moderato_
*Herr, lehre doch mich, daß ein Ende mit mir*
*haben muß und mein Leben ein Ziel hat,*
*und ich davon muß. Siehe, meine Tage*
*sind einer Hand breit vor dir, und mein Leben*
*ist wie nichts vor dir.*
_Lord, let me know my end, and what is the_
_measure of my days; let me know how fleeting_
_my life is. Behold, thou hast made my days_
_a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing in thy sight._
_[9]_ 30:47 _[m 105]_
*Ach wie gar nichts sind alle Menschen*
*die doch so sicher leben.*
*Sie gehen daher wie ein Schemen,*
*und machen ihnen viel vergebliche Unruhe;*
*sie sammeln und wissen nicht wer es kriegen wird.*
_My lifetime is as nothing in thy sight._
_Surely every man stands as a mere breath!_
_Surely man goes about as a shadow! Surely for_
_nought are they in turmoil; man heaps up, and_
_knows not who will gather!_
_[10]_ 32:20 [m 140]
*Nun Herr, wes soll ich mich trösten?*
_And now, Lord, for what do I wait?_
_[11]_ 33:28 [m 163]
*Ich hoffe auf dich*
_My hope is in you_
_• Psalm 39:4-7_
_[12]_ 34:05 [m 173]
*Der Gerechten Seelen sind in Gottes Hand*
*und keine Qual rühret sie an.*
_The souls of the righteous are in the hand of_
_God, and no torment will ever touch them._
_• Wisdom of Solomon 3:1_
🔸 4️⃣ *Chorus*
_[13]_ 37:07 IV. _Mäßig bewegt_
*Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen,*
*Herr Zebaoth!*
_How lovely is your dwelling place,_
_O Lord of hosts!_
_[14]_ 38:23 [m 43]
*Meine Seele verlanget und sehnet sich*
*nach den Vorhöfen des Herrn;*
*mein Leib und Seele freuen sich*
*in dem lebendigen Gott.*
_My soul longs, yea, faints, for the courts of_
_the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for_
_joy to the living God._
_[15]_ 40:16 [m 108]
*Wohl denen, die in deinem Hause wohnen,*
_Blessed are those who dwell in thy house,_
_[16]_ 40:43 _[m 123]_
*die loben dich immerdar!*
_ever singing thy praise!_
_• Psalm 84:1, 2, 4_
🔸 5️⃣ *Soprano Solo & Chorus*
_[17]_ 42:39 V. _Langsam_
*Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit; aber*
_So you have sorrow now,_
_[18]_ 43:54 _[m 16]_
*ich will euch wieder sehen*
*und euer Herz soll sich freuen,*
*und eure Freude soll niemand von*
*euch nehmen.*
_but I will see you again and your hearts_
_will rejoice, and no one will take your_
_joy from you._
_• John 16:22_
*Ich will euch trösten, wie einen seine*
*Mutter tröstet*
_I will console you, as one is_
_consoled by his mother_
_• Isaiah 66:13_
_[19]_ 44:41 _[m 27 (B)]_
*Sehet mich an: ich habe eine kleine Zeit Mühe und Arbeit gehabt und habe großen Trost funden*
_See with your own eyes that I have labored_
_but little and found for myself_
_much serenity._
_• Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 51: 27_
_[20]_ 46:25 [m 49 (D)]
_(Repetition of John 16:22 & Isaiah 66:13)_
🔸 6️⃣ *Baritone Solo & Chorus*
_[21]_ 49:29 VI. _Andante_
*Denn wir haben hier keine bleibende Statt,*
*sondern die zukünftige suchen wir.*
_For here we have no lasting city,_
_but we seek the city which is to come._
_• Hebrews 13:14_
_[22]_ 50:38 _[m 28 (A)]_
*Siehe, ich sage euch ein Geheimnis.*
*Wir werden nicht alle entschlafen,*
*wir werden aber alle verwandelt werden;*
*und dasselbige plötzlich, in einem Augenblick,*
*zu der Zeit der letzte Posaune.*
_Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet._
_[23]_ 52:36 [m 80]
*Denn es wird die Posaune schallen, und*
*die Toten werden auferstehen*
*unverweslich, und wir werden verwandelt werden.*
_For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will_
_be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed._
_[24]_ 53:13 [m 109]
*Dann wird erfüllet werden das Wort, das*
*geschrieben steht:*
_Then shall come to pass the saying that is written:_
_[25]_ 53:39 _[m 127]_
*Der Tod ist verschlungen in den Sieg. Tod, wo*
*ist dein Stachel? Hölle, wo ist dein Sieg?*
_”Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death,_
_where is thy sting? O death, where is thy victory?”_
_1 Corinthians 15:51, 52, 54, 55_
_[26]_ 55:30 _[m 208]_
*Herr, du bist würdig zu nehmen Preis*
*und Ehre und Kraft, denn du hast alle*
*Dinge geschaffen, und durch deinen Willen*
*haben sie das Wesen und sind geschaffen.*
_Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive_
_glory and honor and power, for you created_
_all things and by your will they existed and_
_were created._
_• Revelation 4:11_
🔸 7️⃣ *Chorus*
_[27]_ 1:00:49 VII. _Feierlich_
*Selig sind die Toten, die in dem Herrn*
*sterben, von nun an.*
_Blessed are the dead who from now on die_
_in the Lord._
_[28]_ 1:03:07 _[m 40 (B)]_
*Ja, der Geist spricht, daß sie ruhen von ihrer*
*Arbeit; denn ihre Werke folgen ihnen nach*
_"Blessed indeed," says the Spirit, "that they_
_may rest from their labors, for their deeds_
_follow them!"_
_[29]_ 1:07:03 _[m 102]_
*Selig sind die Toten, die in dem Herrn*
*sterben, von nun an.*
_Blessed are the dead who from now on die_
_in the Lord._
_(This text is repeated to the end of the piece.)_
_[30]_ 1:08:31 _[m 127 (D)]_
_• Revelation 14:13_
1:11:30 *Applause*
*Christiane Karg, Soprano*
*Michael Nagy, Baritone*
*MDR-Rundfunkchor*
*Nicolas Fink, Choral Director*
*Frankfurt Radio Symphony*
*David Zinman, Conductor*
_Alte Oper Frankfurt_
_Frankfurt, Germany 🇩🇪 October 11, 2019_
You feel so small when hearing this. Compared with Brahms' genius and God.
One cannot heap praise enough on this absolutely exquisite piece of music. It is brilliant, insuperable, uplifting (even to an Atheist like me).
If the only portion you know is "How Lovely are..." you ought to treat yourself to the entire piece. This performance deserves 5 more compliments: (1) The huge orchestra & the choir; (2) Their almost universal smile of happiness during the performance (no, really! look again); (3) Soprano, Christiane Karg for her sonorous Brahmsian timbre; (4) the video work: intelligent, attentive, meaningful, and unobtrusive; and of course (5) David Zinman.
Frankly, I was worried about the initial response/applaud of the audience right after the piece ended. However, it more than made up for it in the following many minutes of sustained applause. Thanks for uploading!
When I was 14 or 15 years old, we had a summer youth choir at our little church in Hickman Mills, a suburb of Kansas City, MO. The director was a college student, home for the summer. We all knew him, he had graduated from our high school just a year or two earlier. He taught us to sing "How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place." He didn't tell us it was hard, so we just learned it and sang it, including the fugue, LOL. I have sung it many times since, in English and German, in various choirs over the years (I'm 84 now). I still don't have to look at the music.
Dave Zinman was a classmate at Oberlin. He probably wouldn't remember me, I was in the College, he was in the Conservatory, but I remember him. So glad to see him still working.
I know Hickman Mills - I grew up in North Kansas City a few short years behind you, I'm 76 and recall that awful tornado wiping out much of Hickman Mills, you must have been there then.
I moved on to New York by 1968 to pursue career goals and that is where I smacked head-on in the music scene and came to love Brahms especially his Requiem which has by now become my one most cherished music work.
What a lovely memory! Thanks for sharing. I have been a professional pianist all my life, playing and teaching. It's so lovely to hear from students that remember your work with them. At 67, my music is still my lifeblood.....and always will be!