Nächtens from Six Vocal Quartets, Op. 112 by Johannes Brahms: New Orchestration

I just completed work on orchestrating the second of the six vocal quartets of Johannes Brahms, Nächtens. I completed work on the first one, Sehnsucht, last month. Here is a link to the scrolling score for Nächtens on YouTube. This is a great choice for Halloween concerts.

I will continue to post about each one of the six vocal quartets as I complete work on them and make them available. Thank you for listening. 

TEXT

Nächtens wachen auf die irren,
Lügenmächt'gen Spukgestalten,
Welche deinen Sinn verwirren.

Nächtens ist im Blumengarten
Reif gefallen, daß vergebens
Du der Blumen würdest warten.

Nächtens haben Gram und Sorgen
In dein Herz sich eingenistet,
Und auf Tränen blickt der Morgen.
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YouTube Description

Johannes Brahms

Op. 112 (Published 1891)

Six Quartets

2. Nächtens (At Night)

Arranged for SATB Chorus and Orchestra by Stanley M. Hoffman

Words by Franz Kugler

NotePerformer 4 Audio und scrolling score seeking live performances.

Music: Public Domain

Arrangement: © Copyright 2023 by Stanley M. Hoffman.

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The sheet music is available from the arranger and from Sheet Music Plus.

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