Song of the Fates (BRAHMS JOHANNES)

Op. 89. Par BRAHMS JOHANNES. The Three Fates or Parcae were the goddesses of fate in Greek-Roman mythology and sang on themes of curse and fate. The Parzenlied in Goethe’s verse drama “Iphigenie auf Tauris” is concerned with these themes and became the model for Johannes Brahms’s setting. His Gesang der Parzen (Song of the Fates) op. 89 describes in thrilling eruptive sounds the fight to overcome the mythical curse through the purity of truthful noble actions and the power of hope.With a duration of around 12 minutes the work can be combined with Brahms’s “German Requiem” in concert. / Date parution : 2023-03-11/ Répertoire / SAATBB et Orchestre

with Orchestral Accompaniment-Reprinted from authoritative Breitkopf and Härtel sources this collection features a variety of Brahmss most cherished choral works with orchestral accompaniment. Selections include:- Rhapsodie für eine Altstimme Männerchor und Orchester Op. 53 (Rhapsody for an Alto Mens Choir and Orchestra)- Schicksalslied von Friedrich Hölderlin für Chor und Orchester Op. 54 (Song of Destiny by Friedrich Hölderlin for Choir and Orchestra)- Nänie von Friedrich Schiller für Chor und Orchester Op. 82 (Nänie by Friedrich Schiller for Choir and Orchestra)- Gesang der Parzen von Goethe für sechsstimmigen Chor und Orchester Op. 89 (Song of the Fates by Goethe for Six-Part Chorus and Orchestra)- Ave Maria für Frauenchor mit Orchester oder Orgel-Begleitung Op. 12 (Ave Maria for Womens Chorus with Orchestral or Organ Accompaniment)- Begräbnisgesang für Chor und Blasinstrumente Op. 13 (Funeral Song for Chorus and Wind Instruments)- Gesänge für Frauenchor mit Begleitung von zwei Hörnern und Harfe Op. 17 (Songs for Womens Chorus Accompanied by Two Horns and Harp)- Ellens zweiter Gesang aus Walter Scotts 'Fräulein vom See' von Schubert für Sopran dreistimmigen Frauenchor vier Hörnern und zwei Fagotte Op. 52(Ellens Second Song from Walter Scotts 'Lady of the Lake' by Schubert for Soprano Solo Three-partWomens Chorus Four Horns and Two Bassoons)This edition features a new English translation of the original Editors Commentary as well as new translations of song lyrics.