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Ich wandte mich
Staff Notation • Sacred, Lieder
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Solo Baritone · John K. Patterson
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Ich wandte mich by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics
Ich wandte mich und sahe an alle, die Unrecht leiden unter der Sonne;
und siehe, siehe, da waren Tränen derer, die Unrecht litten und hatten keinen Tröster,
und die ihnen Unrecht täten waren zu mächtig, daß sie keinen Tröster haben konnten.
Da lobte ich die Toten, die schon gestorben waren
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About Ich wandte mich
Johannes Brahms’s Ich wandte mich sets a profound passage from Ecclesiastes, exploring themes of suffering, injustice, and the search for solace. The text, a meditation on the futility of worldly power and the comfort of death over life's hardships, is delivered here in a solo baritone setting with German lyrics. Brahms's composition, within the tradition of German Lied, imbues the somber words with a deep emotional resonance. The piece offers a reflective and introspective musical experience, suitable for performers seeking to convey complex spiritual and philosophical ideas through song. Its intimate nature makes it a powerful choice for contemplative programming.
