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Ein deutsches Requiem
A German Requiem
Choral composition by Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms 1866.jpg
The composer c. 1866
English A German Requiem, to Words of the Holy Scriptures
Full title Ein deutsches Requiem, nach Worten der heiligen Schrift
Catalogue Op. 45
Text from the Luther Bible
Language German
Composed 1865 (1865)–1868
Movements seven
Scoring
  • soprano
  • baritone
  • mixed choir
  • orchestra

A German Requiem is a musical work for soprano and baritone soloists, choir and orchestra. It was written by Johannes Brahms. It was first performed in Leipzig, Germany in February 1869.

Zentralfriedhof Vienna - Brahms
Brahms' grave in Vienna
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