So many works in the classical and choral canon contain wisdom that echoes through the ages which we can still learn from today.
Brahms’ Geistliches Lied is one such gem that you may not have heard before.
It contains a simple message which hasn’t aged one bit since the work was written in 1856. It’s based on an older poem by Paul Flemming which was written in around 1636.
This piece was believed to have been dedicated to Robert Schumann and his wife Clara Schumann – it contains quotes from a Robert Schumann work in it, and it’s likely that Clara Schumann was the intended emotional recipient.
If you found solace in this beautiful music, there’s plenty more on offer at our performance of this work on Thursday 29 November. We’re also performing Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor and a number of other works by Brahms and Clara Schumann. Book your tickets to experience it now!
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