Der Zimmergesell, Deutsche Volklieder WoO 35,11
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Der Zimmergesell, Deutsche Volklieder WoO 35,11 by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics
About Der Zimmergesell, Deutsche Volklieder WoO 35,11
Johannes Brahms arranged this German folk song for SATB choir. The text tells a story of a young journeyman (Zimmergesell) who builds a house for a Margrave. When the house is finished, the Margrave's wife calls to the sleeping journeyman, urging him to wake and kiss her. The song is part of Brahms's collection of Deutsche Volklieder, WoO 35, which showcases his profound connection to German folk traditions. This secular lied offers a narrative that is both engaging and representative of the popular song forms Brahms so admired and expertly adapted for choral forces.