Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 (Brahms, Johannes)
| Title | Ein deutsches Requiem |
| Alternative title | A German Requiem |
| Creators | Johannes Brahms, composer |
| Opus | Op.45 |
| Instrumentation | soprano, baritone, mixed chorus and orchestra soprano, baritone, mixed chorus, organ and orchestra |
| Number of movements | 7 |
| Keys | F major |
| Composed | 1865 |
| First published | 1868 |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 4320 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Requiems |
| Language | German |
| Period | Romantic |
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Sections
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Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selig sind, die da Leid tragen.; Ziemlich langsam und mit Ausdruck | — | F major | 176 |
| Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras.; Langsam, marschmäßig | — | B flat minor | 359 |
| Herr, lehre doch mich.; Andante moderato , Fugue | — | D minor, D major | 36 |
| Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen.; Mäßig bewegt | — | E flat major | 179 |
| Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit.; Langsam | — | G major | 85 |
| Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt.; Andante , Allegro | — | C minor, C major | 142 |
| Selig sind die Toten.; Feierlich | — | F major | 166 |
Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | voices, mixed chorus and organ | — |
| View | Complete | 2 pianos | August Grüters |
| View | Complete | piano 4 hands | — |
| View | Complete | piano | Theodor Kirchner |
| View | Selections | piano and harmonium | August Reinhard |
| View | Selections | piano and harmonium | Friedrich Wilhelm Stade |
| View | Herr, lehre doch mich | 2 trumpets, 3 trombones and tuba | Stefan Adams |
| View | Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen | piano and harmonium | Friedrich Wilhelm Stade |
| View | Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen | organ | Robert Schaab |
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