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Ach, arme Welt, Op. 110, No. 2
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ach, arme Welt, Op. 110, No. 2 by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics
1. Ach, arme Welt, du trügest mich,
ja, das bekenn’ ich eigentlich,
und kann dich doch nicht meiden.
2. Du falsche Welt, du bist nicht wahr,
dein Schein vergeht, das weiß ich zwar,
mit Weh’ und großem Leiden.
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About Ach, arme Welt, Op. 110, No. 2
Johannes Brahms’s motet Ach, arme Welt, Op. 110, No. 2, sets a German text reflecting on the vanity and deceitfulness of the world. The composer’s setting for SATB voices captures the lamenting tone of the lyrics, which question the value of worldly possessions and pleasures in the face of mortality. The music moves from a feeling of resignation to a plea for divine peace. Brahms’s mastery of choral writing is evident in the contrapuntal textures and rich harmonies that underscore the theological message. This sacred motet offers a profound meditation for a choir seeking to explore themes of spiritual longing and ultimate salvation.
