Johannes Brahms: Four Songs with Lyrics by Klaus Groth 1st Edition: Voice: Vocal

Frühfassungen aus Lieder und Gesänge op. 59 (Erstausgabe)-This first edition of the Regenlied Cycle is only available from G. Henle Publishers. In the preface Michael Struck an eminent Brahms scholar writes about the distinctiveness of the work untilnow a completely unknown little song cycle by the composer. In it Brahms sets four texts to music by the poet Klaus Groth whom he greatly admired. In the well-known song cycle Opus 59 published by Brahmshimself the Groth songs are also to be found together with other songs.The reason why Johannes Brahms Violin Sonata no. 1 in G major op. 78 is also known as the Regenlied Sonata becomes clear on acquiring studying and playing this Regenlied Cycle .