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Die grüne Hopfenranke, Op. 52, No. 5|{{NoCo|Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 52
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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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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Die grüne Hopfenranke, Op. 52, No. 5|{{NoCo|Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 52 by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics
Die grüne Hopfenranke, sie schlängelt auf der Erde hin.
Die junge, schöne Dirne, so traurig ist ihr Sinn!
Du höre, grüne Ranke! Was hebst du dich nicht himmelwärts?
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About Die grüne Hopfenranke, Op. 52, No. 5|{{NoCo|Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 52
This engaging SATB setting by Johannes Brahms captures the wistful longing expressed in its German text. The music flows with the gentle, swaying character of a waltz, mirroring the imagery of the climbing hop vine and the sad maiden. Brahms weaves the voices together with characteristic warmth and harmonic richness, creating a texture that is both intimate and grand. The interplay between the parts reflects the questions posed to the vine and the maiden, exploring themes of support and the pain of absence in love. It is a charming example of his Lieder, offering a moment of poignant reflection for a mixed-voice choir.
