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Ruf zur Maria

Marienlieder, Op. 22 · No. 5

Johannes Brahms · 1859 · B♭ major · 28 bars · 86 chords analysed

Seven songs about the Virgin Mary for unaccompanied mixed choir (1859), written in the style of old German folk and church songs. With no piano, all the harmony comes from the four voices — just like a Bach chorale.

Keys visited: B♭ major, G minor, F major, G major, C minor, E♭ major, D minor.