Alles, alles in den Wind, Op. 65, No. 11|{{NoCo|Neue Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 65
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Alles, alles in den Wind, Op. 65, No. 11|{{NoCo|Neue Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 65 by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics
About Alles, alles in den Wind, Op. 65, No. 11|{{NoCo|Neue Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 65
Johannes Brahms included this standalone song as the eleventh of his Neue Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 65, though it is often programmed separately. The German text, by Georg Friedrich Daumer, expresses a woman's scorn for a deceitful lover. She dismisses his flattery, telling him to set his traps for someone else, for he is a 'loose thief' and his efforts are all in vain. Sung by a solo soprano, it forms a delightful, albeit cutting, miniature Lieder. The composer's skill in creating memorable melodies and rich harmonies is evident even in this single-voice setting, making it suitable for recitals or as a poignant moment within a larger programme.