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Am Gesteine rauscht, Op. 52, No. 2|{{NoCo|Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 52
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Am Gesteine rauscht, Op. 52, No. 2|{{NoCo|Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 52 by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics
Am Gesteine rauscht die Flut,
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About Am Gesteine rauscht, Op. 52, No. 2|{{NoCo|Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 52
Johannes Brahms's Am Gesteine rauscht, Op. 52, No. 2, from his Liebeslieder Walzer, is a romantic setting for SATB choir. This German Lieder exemplifies the composer's mastery of intimate, expressive part-song, perfect for a concert program focusing on the Lied or the Viennese waltz tradition. The text speaks of the tumultuous sea crashing against the rocks, a metaphor for the powerful emotions of love. It suggests that only those who have experienced the sighs and depths of love can truly understand its intensity, making it a poignant exploration of passion and heartache.
