A German Requiem Op. 45
Bibel / Bible (text)
[solos,choir,2pno,timp] duration: 75'
vocal text: Allemand- new edition with modern and easy-to-read engravin
- compatible with the piano vocal score EB 9362 of the Urtext edition
Description
The German Requiem by Johannes Brahms is one of the most-performed oratorical works of all times in its original setting for soloists, choir and orchestra. Increasingly, there are also performances with a reduced scoring, for example the arrangement by Heinrich Poos, who gives the choir an accompaniment of two pianos and timpani. The result is a lucid setting that brings forth the musical lines of the orchestra more clearly and opens up new perspectives on this work. The arrangement is suitable for church choirs and all medium-sized choirs which have no orchestra at hand for performances as well as chamber choirs and vocal ensembles who want to perform the work in a reduced scoring.
The new edition, occasioned by the publication of the orchestral edition based on the new Brahms complete edition (PB/OB 16109), makes the adaptation by Heinrich Poos available in an easily legible, modern engraving for the first time. The number of pages was reduced here, too, easing up the performance for the pianists who are playing from the score. The choir uses the piano vocal score of the original (EB 9362), a part for the timpani is included in the score.
PB 5697
score
with timpani part
EAN: 9790004216347
152 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 639 g / softbound
PB 5697D
score
with timpani part
EAN: 9790004823712
154 pages / 25 x 32 cm / digital edition
Description
Description
The German Requiem by Johannes Brahms is one of the most-performed oratorical works of all times in its original setting for soloists, choir and orchestra. Increasingly, there are also performances with a reduced scoring, for example the arrangement by Heinrich Poos, who gives the choir an accompaniment of two pianos and timpani. The result is a lucid setting that brings forth the musical lines of the orchestra more clearly and opens up new perspectives on this work. The arrangement is suitable for church choirs and all medium-sized choirs which have no orchestra at hand for performances as well as chamber choirs and vocal ensembles who want to perform the work in a reduced scoring.
The new edition, occasioned by the publication of the orchestral edition based on the new Brahms complete edition (PB/OB 16109), makes the adaptation by Heinrich Poos available in an easily legible, modern engraving for the first time. The number of pages was reduced here, too, easing up the performance for the pianists who are playing from the score. The choir uses the piano vocal score of the original (EB 9362), a part for the timpani is included in the score.
Table of contents
| 1. | Selig sind, die da Leid tragen |
| 2. | Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras |
| 3. | Herr, lehre doch mich, dass ein Ende mit mir haben muss |
| 4. | Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen, Herr Zebaoth |
| 5. | Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit |
| 6. | Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Stadt |
| 7. | Selig sind die Toten, die in dem Herren sterben |
Reviews and Testimonials
„In der Bearbeitung erstrahlt das Werk in interessanten Perspektiven. Die mehr auf Schlichtheit und weniger auf Brillanz setzenden Klavierstimmen ermöglichen eine gute Durchhörbarkeit des Chores.“
Christina Schnauß, Chorzeit
„Wer eine Darbietung in seiner sinfonischen Besetzung nicht ermöglichen kann und es trotzdem aufführen möchte, für den bietet die Einrichtung von Heinrich Poos eine attraktive Alternative.“
Sven Hiemke, Musik & Kirche
„[Die Poos-Fassung] ist überaus reizvoll: Ihre Vorlage ist die vierhändige Fassung, die Johannes Brahms selbst erstellt hat; entsprechend klangvoll ist die reduzierte Version, die sich für Experimente unbedingt anbietet, auch außerhalb von Pandemien.“
Birger Petersen, Forum Kirchenmusik
Discography
Audio samples: WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, Simone Nold (Soprano), Ian Pace and Mark Knoop (Piano), cond. Rupert Huber (WDR/NEOS, 2008)