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About 'Selig sind, die da Leid tragen, No. 1 from Ein deutsches Requiem, Op.45' | |
Artist: |
Brahms, Johannes (biography) |
Born: | 1833
, Hamburg
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Died: | 1897
, Vienna
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The Artist: | German composer and pianist. Wrote four symphonies, each a masterpiece and many piano and chamber works. |
| Composition Date: | 1868 |
| Composition Info: | LYRICS: Selig sind, die da Leid tragen, denn sie sollen getröstet werden. 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. TRANSLATION: Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. |
| Time Signature | 4/4 |
| Duration | 8:55 |
| Score Key | F major (Sounding Pitch) |
| Tempo Marking | Ziemlich langsam und mit Ausdruck (q=80) |
| Number of Pages | 12 |
| Difficulty Level | Intermediate Level: Recommended for Intermediate Level players |