Wiegenlied, WoO 31, No. 11
Wiegenlied, WoO 31, No. 11
Schlaf, Kindlein schlaf - Cradle Song
This beautiful cradle song Wiegenlied [Schlaf, Kindlein schlaf] by Johannes Brahms was composed in 1857.It was first published in 1858 as the eleventh of fifteen pieces in Brahms' Volks-Kinderlieder, WoO 31.
This song is an arrangement by Brahms of a traditional German cradle song.
This song is appropriate for Grade 2 singers or voice students.
This score is intended for tenor voice and piano.
It is set in the original key of C Major.
The vocal range is G3-G4.
Please note that in the piano part, in measure 8, the third note in the left hand is a C3.
Some editions show a B2, but the first edition (dated November 1858) clearly has a C3.
Duration : 02:43
Source : Johannes Brahms, 15 Volks-Kinderlieder, WoO 31 (1858)
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