Johannes Brahms


Johannes Brahms
Nationality: German
Born: 1833-1897
Education/Training: piano from age of 7, composition from 13, gaining experience as an arranger for his father's light orchestra
Notable Compositions:
Serenade No.1; Piano Concerto No. 1, Ein Deutsches Requiem, Alto Rhapsody, Schicksalslied, Variations on the St. Antony Chorale, Symphony No. 1, Symphony No. 2, Violin Concerto, Academic Festival Overture, Piano Concerto No. 2, Symphony No. 3, Symphony No. 4, Tragic Overture, Double Concerto

Assignments:
1859, director of a Hamburg women's chorus; 1863-1864, director of Vienna Singakademie; 1872-1873, director of Vienna Gesellschaftskonzerte
Curious Facts:
first conducted Fest-und Gedenksprüche in1889 at a musical celebration for the Hamburg Exhibition of Trade and Industry, after the mayor of Hamburg had recoginized Brahms by making him a freeman of his native city

REPERTOIRE: A German Requiem

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Apr 4, 2025

REPERTOIRE: Liebeslieder Waltzes Op. 52

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Love and Marriage Feb 8, 2003
Valentines Feb 15, 1986
An English Christmas Dec 13, 1980
Folk Jubilee Jan 12, 1980
Choral Concerts for Young People Feb 8, 1970
Choral Concerts for Young People Feb 8, 1969
Valentine's Concert Feb 4, 2000
Songs of Love Feb 13, 2000

REPERTOIRE: Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes Op. 65

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Love and Marriage Feb 8, 2003
Bach, Brahms & Bartók Feb 9, 1969
Pasadena Concert Dec 21, 1968

REPERTOIRE: Two Motets Op. 29

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Apr 4, 2025

REPERTOIRE: Alto Rhapsody Op. 53

REPERTOIRE: Zigeunerlieder Op. 2

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Apr 4, 2025

REPERTOIRE: Der Abend Op. 64 No. 2

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Apr 4, 2025

REPERTOIRE: Der Abend

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16th Annual High School Choir Festival May 3, 2005

REPERTOIRE: Rhapsody Op. 53

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An Evening of Brahms Oct 30, 1994
Shaw Conducts Brahms Mar 17, 1974

REPERTOIRE: Nänie

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Carmina Burana Jun 5, 1994
Valentines Feb 15, 1986
Treasures of the Masters Feb 9, 1980
An Evening With Robert Shaw Mar 6, 1966

REPERTOIRE: Tragic Overture Op. 81

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Music of Brahms Feb 28, 1981

REPERTOIRE: Schicksalslied Op. 54 (Song of Destiny)

REPERTOIRE: Liebeslieder Waltz No. 6 (There Was a Tiny, Pretty Bird)

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Christmas Festival Dec 13, 1985
A Song For All Seasons Apr 12, 1975

REPERTOIRE: How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place (from Ein Deutsches Requiem)

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Choir Night Jan 11, 1975
Choir Night Jan 12, 1975
Choir Night Jan 13, 1975

REPERTOIRE: Ich Fahr Dahin

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LAMC Presents: The Vienna Choir Boys Feb 9, 1985

REPERTOIRE: Wach Auf, Meins Herzens Schone

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LAMC Presents: The Vienna Choir Boys Feb 9, 1985

REPERTOIRE: Warum ist das Licht gegeben dem Mühseligen, Op. 74

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Great Sounds of the Chorus Jan 23, 1988

REPERTOIRE: Wenn wir in Höchsten Nötensein, Op. 110

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Great Sounds of the Chorus Jan 23, 1988

REPERTOIRE: Ein Deutsches Requiem

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 10, 2018

REPERTOIRE: Ein Deutsches Requiem

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018

REPERTOIRE: I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen (Blessed are those who bear suffering)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 10, 2018

REPERTOIRE: II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie gras (For all flesh, it is as grass)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 10, 2018

REPERTOIRE: III. Herr, lehre doch mich, dass ein Ende (Lord, teach me)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 10, 2018

REPERTOIRE: IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (How lovely are thy dwellings)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 10, 2018

REPERTOIRE: V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit (You now have sadness)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 10, 2018

REPERTOIRE: VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt (For here we have no lasting place)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 10, 2018

REPERTOIRE: VII. Selig sind die Toten (Blessed are the dead)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 10, 2018

REPERTOIRE: I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen (Blessed are those who bear suffering)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018

REPERTOIRE: II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie gras (For all flesh, it is as grass)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018

REPERTOIRE: III. Herr, lehre doch mich, dass ein Ende (Lord, teach me)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018

REPERTOIRE: IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (How lovely are thy dwellings)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018

REPERTOIRE: V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit (You now have sadness)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018

REPERTOIRE: VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt (For here we have no lasting place)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018

REPERTOIRE: VII. Selig sind die Toten (Blessed are the dead)

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Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018
Brahms Requiem Jun 9, 2018

REPERTOIRE: 1. Unsere Väter hofften auf dich (Our fathers trusted in you)

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Songs of Ascent Mar 8, 2015

REPERTOIRE: 2. Wenn ein starker Gewappneter (When a strong, armed man)

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Songs of Ascent Mar 8, 2015

REPERTOIRE: 3. Wo ist ein so herrlich Volk (Where is there such a great nation)

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Songs of Ascent Mar 8, 2015

REPERTOIRE: Ein Deutsches Requiem

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Brahms Requiem Jan 27, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Selig sind, die da Leid tragen

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Brahms Requiem Jan 27, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras

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Brahms Requiem Jan 27, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Herr, lehre doch mich, dass ein Ende

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Brahms Requiem Jan 27, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen

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Brahms Requiem Jan 27, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit

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Brahms Requiem Jan 27, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt

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Brahms Requiem Jan 27, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Selig sind die Toten

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Brahms Requiem Jan 27, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Ein Deutsches Requiem

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Brahms Requiem Jan 26, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Selig sind, die da Leid tragen

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Brahms Requiem Jan 26, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras

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Brahms Requiem Jan 26, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Herr, lehre doch mich, dass ein Ende

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Brahms Requiem Jan 26, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen

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Brahms Requiem Jan 26, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit

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Brahms Requiem Jan 26, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt

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Brahms Requiem Jan 26, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Selig sind die Toten

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Brahms Requiem Jan 26, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein rein Herz (Create in me, O God, a pure heart)

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Tribute to Górecki Jun 10, 2012

REPERTOIRE: #2, Zigeunerlieder

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20th Annual High School Choir Festival Apr 24, 2009

REPERTOIRE: Zigeunerlieder, Op. 103 (Gypsy Songs)

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Folksongs: Brahms + Copland Mar 29, 2009

REPERTOIRE: 1. He, Zigeuner (Hey, Gypsy)

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Folksongs: Brahms + Copland Mar 29, 2009

REPERTOIRE: 2. Hochgetürmte Rimaflut (High-flooded river Rima)

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Folksongs: Brahms + Copland Mar 29, 2009

REPERTOIRE: 3. Wisst ihr, wenn mein Kindchen (Do you know when my darling)

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Folksongs: Brahms + Copland Mar 29, 2009

REPERTOIRE: 4. Lieber Gott, du weißt (Dear god, you know)

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Folksongs: Brahms + Copland Mar 29, 2009

REPERTOIRE: 5. Brauner Bursche führt zum Tanze (The tanned lad leads to the dance)

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Folksongs: Brahms + Copland Mar 29, 2009

REPERTOIRE: 6. Röslein dreie in der Reihe (Three red roses in their bed)

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Folksongs: Brahms + Copland Mar 29, 2009

REPERTOIRE: 7. Kommt dir manchmal in den Sinn (Do you sometimes remember)

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Folksongs: Brahms + Copland Mar 29, 2009

REPERTOIRE: 8. Horch, der Wind klagt (Listen, the wind sighs)

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Folksongs: Brahms + Copland Mar 29, 2009

REPERTOIRE: 9. Weit und breit (Far and wide)

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Folksongs: Brahms + Copland Mar 29, 2009

REPERTOIRE: 10. Mond verhüllt sein Angesicht (The moon hides her face)

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Folksongs: Brahms + Copland Mar 29, 2009

REPERTOIRE: 11. Rote Abendwolken (Red evening clouds)

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Folksongs: Brahms + Copland Mar 29, 2009

REPERTOIRE: Ave Maria, Opus 12

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Chorus + Organ Feb 22, 2009

REPERTOIRE: A German Requiem

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Beethoven and Brahms Oct 14, 2007

REPERTOIRE: I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen

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Beethoven and Brahms Oct 14, 2007

REPERTOIRE: II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie gras

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Beethoven and Brahms Oct 14, 2007

REPERTOIRE: III. Herr, lehre doch mich

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Beethoven and Brahms Oct 14, 2007

REPERTOIRE: IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen

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Beethoven and Brahms Oct 14, 2007

REPERTOIRE: V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit

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Beethoven and Brahms Oct 14, 2007

REPERTOIRE: VI. Denn wir haben hier keine bleibende Stadt

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Beethoven and Brahms Oct 14, 2007

REPERTOIRE: VII. Selig sind die Toten

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Beethoven and Brahms Oct 14, 2007

REPERTOIRE: Lass dich nur nichts dauern, Op. 30

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Share May 21, 2006

REPERTOIRE: Fest-und Gedenksprüche op. 109

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Soar Oct 2, 2005

REPERTOIRE: 1. Unsere Väter hofften auf dich

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Soar Oct 2, 2005

REPERTOIRE: 2. Wenn ein starker Gewappneter

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Soar Oct 2, 2005

REPERTOIRE: 3. Wo ist ein so Herrlich Volk

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Soar Oct 2, 2005

REPERTOIRE: Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein rein Herz (Create in me, O God, a pure heart)

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Dare Oct 24, 2004

REPERTOIRE: The May Night (Die Mainacht)

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14th Annual High School Choir Festival Apr 29, 2003

REPERTOIRE: Two Motets, Op. 29

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Cantos Sagrados Nov 17, 2001

REPERTOIRE: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her

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Cantos Sagrados Nov 17, 2001

REPERTOIRE: Schaffe in mir Gott ein rein Herz

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Cantos Sagrados Nov 17, 2001

REPERTOIRE: A German Requiem

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LA Phil: Brahms Requiem May 12, 2011

REPERTOIRE: A German Requiem

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LA Phil: Brahms Requiem May 13, 2011

REPERTOIRE: A German Requiem

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LA Phil: Brahms Requiem May 14, 2011

REPERTOIRE: A German Requiem

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LA Phil: Brahms Requiem May 15, 2011

REPERTOIRE: Ein Deutsches Requiem

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Contemporary Classics Oct 24, 1999

REPERTOIRE: Psalm 13

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LAMC Presents: The American Boychoir Nov 5, 1995

REPERTOIRE: A Thought Like Music

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LAMC Presents: The American Boychoir Nov 5, 1995

REPERTOIRE: Ave Maria Op. 12

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An Evening of Brahms Oct 30, 1994

REPERTOIRE: Ein Deutsches Requiem

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An Evening of Brahms Oct 30, 1994

REPERTOIRE: Requiem

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LA Phil: Brahms Requiem Jan 19, 1989

REPERTOIRE: Requiem

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LA Phil: Brahms Requiem Jan 20, 1989

REPERTOIRE: Requiem

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LA Phil: Brahms Requiem Jan 21, 1989

REPERTOIRE: Schicksalslied - Song of Fate, Opus 54

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Brahms and Lauridsen Apr 25, 1999

REPERTOIRE: Ave Maria - Opus 12

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Brahms and Lauridsen Apr 25, 1999

REPERTOIRE: Alto Rhapsody - Opus 53

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Brahms and Lauridsen Apr 25, 1999

REPERTOIRE: Nänie - Opus 82

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Brahms and Lauridsen Apr 25, 1999

REPERTOIRE: Liebeslieder Walzer Opus 52

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A Roger Wagner Celebration Jan 24, 1999

REPERTOIRE: Requiem

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LA Phil: Brahms Requiem Oct 31, 1982

REPERTOIRE: Requiem

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LA Phil: Brahms Requiem Oct 30, 1982

REPERTOIRE: Requiem

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LA Phil: Brahms Requiem Oct 29, 1982

REPERTOIRE: Requiem

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LA Phil: Brahms Requiem Oct 28, 1982

REPERTOIRE: Neue Liebeslieder, Opus 65

REPERTOIRE: Neue Liebeslieder, Opus 65

REPERTOIRE: Ein Deutsches Requiem

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Music of Brahms Feb 28, 1981

REPERTOIRE: Fest-und Gedenksprüche op. 109

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Songs of Ascent Mar 8, 2015

REPERTOIRE: Lass dich nur nichts nicht dauren, Opus 30

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Chorus + Organ Feb 22, 2009

REPERTOIRE: Der Gang zum Liebchen

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15th Annual High School Choir Festival Apr 23, 2004

REPERTOIRE: "How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place" from German Requiem

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12th Annual High School Choir Festival Apr 27, 2001

REPERTOIRE: Der Gang zum Leibchin

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12th Annual High School Choir Festival Apr 27, 2001