Description

This edition of Brahms' most significant and ambitious vocal composition is reproduced from the authoritative edition of the composer's works, prepared by Breitkopf & Härtel of Leipzig. It is affordably priced yet robustly constructed to ensure years of enjoyable use. This full score integrates all musical components in a clear and legible format, featuring wide margins, large noteheads, and numerous additional helpful elements.

Brahms led the first major performance of the German Requiem at Bremen Cathedral in April 1868. This event, which was attended by many notable musicians, including Clara Schumann, marked the 34-year-old composer's initial major public triumph. Scored for mixed choir, solo voices, and full orchestra, the Requiem showcases Brahms' exceptional understanding of nineteenth-century vocal techniques alongside the polyphonic vocal traditions of the preceding three centuries. Most importantly, it embodies Brahms' steadfast individuality, technical prowess, and profound emotional resonance, which would soon establish his distinctive place in the realm of music. Over a century after its premiere, this choral masterpiece remains one of the most frequently performed and recorded works within the canon of religious music.