Brahms' Requiem - Denn alles fleisch es ist wie gras

Daniele Gatti conducts Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem.
Bologna, 2003.

[@caroltaurua5406]

I first heard this played on an episode of Endeavour and fell in love with the music and words. It is so beautiful and expressive.

[@patmcdermott4832]

Indeed the episode was "Trove" about the theft of the Wolfcote haul" I believe.

[@davidc6997]

Me too

[@cdavies2313]

Yeah, it has that kind of ‘Endeavour opening credits’ energy

[@paulkane6645]

Me too. Also heard Mozart's Lacrimosa from Endeavour and Chopin Nocturne No.9. Actually, what a bloody good series that was.

[@salvatoreplacidoplumari3840]

@@patmcdermott4832 Yes, you are right. I have the whole seasons of Endeavour on DVD. Beautiful prequel about Oxford Murders and fantastic music.

[@paleryda7230]

This piece of music is not only what you can hear, it's a manifestation of a feeling and also a hidden wish. Think about this and the great Herr Johannes Brahms. ❤from Vienna.

[@caseyflorida]

This movement of Brahms German Requiem is one of my favorites in classical music. The big crescendos always bring goose bumps to my skin and sometimes tears to my eyes.

[@suen5006]

Me too!

[@gertmauersberger2388]

@@suen5006 Mee too. I sung it myself several times more than 50 years ago. It was always one of my most favorite pieces of music.

[@NRhodesG]

Brahm's mother passed in 1865, and this beautiful piece in part was for is healing of the loss. It is heart. Most beautiful.

[@jcassokh]

Came here because somebody said if I liked The Final Duel from Return of the Jedi then I'd love this, and boy were they spot-on with that assessment.

[@fightingirish5755]

Me too lol but I love Brahms anyway

[@Flamethrower1942]

wagner siegfried's funeral March is the shit too.

[@stephensottile5081]

Sublime. The music is deep, sad, emotive but the words are ones of hope for a hurting world.

[@gangstersayfock]

I know this song from the documentary Nazi's a warning from history from the BBC. I was so fascinated by that part of music, but it took me 6-9 years before I know the song! I was so glad that I finally know it was Brahsm Requim. It made me so happy when I found the song! This song really resonates with me and give me a lot of positive emotions! I am very happy that this song is on youtube and I had the oppurnitity to see and listen it so much! That part around 3.00 minutes is so powerfull! It creates a special kind of energy and something happens inside me when I heard it!

[@stevensgoodallsg]

Me too. Took me years to find this

[@cxon]

For "all flesh is like grass, and all its glory is like a blossom of grass; the grass becomes withered, and the flower falls of, but the saying of Jehovah endures forever."

[@Elainelps0421]

I am performing the Requiem for the first time next Sunday. The more I practice it, the more beautiful and passionate it becomes.

[@Joypontious]

I got to sing this requiem in a community choir. The songs return to me now with such wonderful words (I sang the English translation) and beauty. It is imprinted on my soul forever I think.

[@markstarkey5940]

Very powerful piece of music..... quite epic

[@TheStrawHatter]

my high school choir had the honor of singing this... it brought tears

[@raedenjay]

there was an old saying. it went something like. the english own the seas, the french own the land( way back with napoleon) and the Germans, the clouds. the land of dreams. they weren't unified but man they had culture that no other could compare to. that was their turf. this was once upon a time though.

[@Sunflowers159]

It took me a whole week to come back down to earth again after that concert - AND I managed to get her to autograph my score after the rehearsal :)! She was wonderful and she's so NICE - no prima donna tantrums with her at all.

[@Sunflowers159]

I'm surfing the web to find clips of Brahms' Requiem because I'm singing it next week - with Kiri te Kanawa as soprano soloist! Although I've sung many other choral works, I've never done this so I want to learn it properly. It's very helpful to see and hear what it sounds like to an audience. I'm in an amateur choir (none of us get paid - in fact WE have to pay to belong to it!) and for us to get this chance to sing with such an amazing star is - literally - a once in a lifetime event.

[@TheRagFactory]

Not often you get to let rip like this in a choral work, and it feels amazing. This has reminded me it's about time I got back into choral singing properly. Thanks!

[@Natarwen]

I already sang this Masterpiece, and I really love this movement! The best Requiem, I think...

[@Metasisic]

First heard this as a teen twenty years ago. All flesh is grass is definately my favorite part of the requiem, so very delicate in the opening followed by a brilliant and dramatic climax.

[@LittleDaisyBee]

Such a wonderful piece of music, It makes me love Germany even more. I cannot wait to go back in October.

[@Mellanie08]

It makes me reflect on my life.

[@barbararidhiwani2827]

I think I spotted the theme in climax fight of X-Men Phoenix. took me an hour to remember where its from. Stunning. Dreadful sadness.

[@SordidGuy]

Absolutely sublime!!! HOW COULD ANYONE ARGUE WITH HIS GENIUS? The entire requiem is an amazing experience!!!

[@belcanto24]

Encontradas emociones me inspira y cuando lo cantamos con el maestro Cuadros Barr. fué algo tan bello tan de ensueño, el Réquiem completo es tan bello que una piensa que fué un don del cielo, escucharla y cantarla.

[@klmnumbers]

This was the my favorite movement to sing. Well, and any time the altos got to shiiine. =)

[@Canonpixmalogitechko]

This was used in the opening credits of "The Nazi's: a warning from history" It fits so well, its incredible.

[@fwbz]

Everyone has its own taste. But in my opionion this is by far the best interpretation of this part of the Requiem on you tube. Other interpretations are often too fast for my taste. I searched for other interpretations - there are some which have a little bit better sound quality, but no interpretation and pace has got me like this one.

[@Mijahan67]

This was used on 'The Nazi's-A warning from history'. Fantastic BBC show. Loved it when I first heard it. Political connotations mean nothing to me. Cheers Mr Brahms. Wonderful music.

[@Classicalstephen]

I agree with the comments below. It does not matter how or where you hear a piece of music, it is whether you like it or it has some special meaning to you that is really significant. I do not think that Brahms ever composed a poor piece of music and this is a masterpiece.

[@donrayjay]

Brahms burned a lot of his music, unfortunately, believing it to be inferior. Was he right? We will never know. Composers are not always the best at evaluating their own work

[@Classicalstephen]

@@donrayjay It was the same with Paul Dukas (he of the Sorcerer's apprentice) the French composer. Another who was dissatisfied by his own music and destroyed much of it and yet lauded others. So sad - especially for us!

[@jesoby]

awesome piece

[@chrisllutsch]

I like the lyrics :) Are great! Not only being sad and hopeless, there is hope!

[@simlei]

Wonderful. Uncomparable.

[@TheMarcJayson]

A stunning masterpiece! Deeply touching!

[@BlackTasky85]

beautiful. tears my heart out

[@Tambosi007]

Von ganzem Herzen Danke für´s hochladen!!!

[@enantiodrom]

Bravo Daniele, sempre ricorderò il ciclo Brahmsiano con l'Accademia di S.Cecilia a Roma nel 97, una fra le più dolci e potenti interpretazioni della Quarta Sinfonia, e naturalmente il deutches Requiem. Grazie per averlo postato

[@salismarr]

this is simply....... amazing!!!!!!

[@analogGigabyte]

I was thumb number 600 and yes, I'm here straight from the documentary Nazi's A warning from history. What a music score!

[@ulrikebauermezzosopran]

@MrCrackbaby9 no, its only like the second movement out of 7. The other are: "Selig sind, die da Leid tragen" "Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras" "Herr, lehre doch mich" "Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen" "Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit" "Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt" "Selig sind die Toten" This is a great interpretation of what I think is one of the greatest works ever written for choir.

[@TheQ-Continuum]

I first heard this as the theme music the BBC series - The Nazis, a warning from history. A powerful stirring piece, which fitted in with the BBC series and seemingly appropriate!

[@ZJH89]

The fifth movement was written after the death of his mother. And this Requiem is absolutely amazing.

[@ArodePez]

Que hermosura!, me transporta a un lugar poco descriptible. Sinceramente una obra maestra.

[@EASYTIGER10]

The way Brahms gets the strings and woodwind to shimmer like that....

[@TheSantiagoMatamoros]

This is the reference: 1. Peter 1, 24-25 "(24) For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: (25) But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you."

[@ErikdeHaan87]

this is a wonderful piece of music !

[@netcong2]

I like it, this requiem is extremely good. I first heard it on a documentary about WW2 The Nazis.

[@mysticyx]

Thanks very much for posting.

[@Andrew4Handel]

This proves Brahms was a genius.

[@enantiodrom]

Bravo Daniele!! Un passo davvero Brahmsiano

[@DavidCurryFilms]

I knew that was where I heard it! Brilliant program it was too ;)

[@НадеждаГорбачева-ф3е]

2 years later I heared it in Rome.

[@liljohnnotbigjohn]

Thank you Gabba02. This was wonderful :)

[@aphrxia]

love this too much..

[@yohei72]

Can I tell you how much it makes me happy to hear someone describing classical music with the phrase, "Balls to the wall"? And you may well be right, by the way.

[@pianist12]

Oh, I'm very familiar with Verdi's and Mozart's requiems. I like both requiems, but what I really like are the Dies Iraes in each piece. I didnt know much about Brahms' so thats why I was asking.

[@Ulyssestnt]

This is such powerful music,you should go see it used in the new Norwegian flick Max Manus,one of Norwegian films finest moments..it got so many other great parts too.If I somehow died I would have this played in my funeral..(morbid I know,not meant that way lol)

[@pauls7056]

Lovely!

[@baruckspinoza6081]

Love and Peace!!!

[@marcodx80]

Wonderful... Amazing....

[@Eldorado1986J]

Wspaniałe... Ciarki Przechodzą :D

[@barbaratrehy4742]

For heaven's sake stop talking about the Nazis. Brahms died in the 1890s, and this work was composed in the 1860s. It's music folks - just beautiful music. Just listen.

[@Barbapippo]

Bravo Gatti.....

[@jeffreyhietala3666]

I am about to see the "German Requiem " performed by the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra and Chorus right now.

[@Julien17]

I cannot find my vocal score right now (which has translations at the back) but it is something like: All flesh is like grass, and all human glory is like the flowers in the grass... the grass has dried out and the flower has fallen down.

[@pianist12]

Being that Dvorak was an admirer of Brahms, his requiem has some of the same qualities....

[@CBordages]

Great music stands on its own, and really doesn't invite comparison. Brahms wanted to do something entirely original, and succeeded.

[@Simson616]

@EasyAmerica Ganz meine meinung! Es macht mich wahnsinnig wenn selbst professionelle chöre zu feige sind da die emotion reinzupacken die da allein schon von den harmonien her sich jedem laien erschließt.

[@jdmans]

Closest translation if my german to english isn't terrible: For all flesh is like grass For all flesh is like grass And the glory of man Is like a flower in the grass The grass has withered And the flower has fallen away So be patient, dear brothers For the coming of the Lord Look, a farmer is waiting For the delicious fruits of the earth Waiting patiently until he receives The morning and evening rain So be patient But the word of the Lord endures for eternity Those redeemed by the Lord (not Jesus, and maybe why Brahms had suspected Jewish ties) will return And come to Zion, rejoicing Everlasting joy shall be theirs They will be gripped by joy and delight And sorrow and sighing must depart

[@Ukka68]

major shivers at 3 mins!

[@shaveadarat]

There are a couple passages in the sixth movement (Denn wir haben..) where it's decently Dies Irae-like. After the Baritone punctuates his phrase with a dramatic "Augenblick" That is the start of it. Although the words are not very Dies Irae-like the first time around, the recapitulation "Der Tod is verschlungen in den Sieg... Tod, wo ist dein Stachel!" "Death shall be swallowed in victory... O Death, Where is Thy sting?!" That's the closest I could find.

[@harmonicj]

this is georgeous

[@CommodoreFreak]

Well, I'm afraid we're still demoralized by the WW's. But also made stupid by TV, that's why there's nothing like Brahms in Germany today. "Owning the clouds, the land of the dreams"... I like that :-) Well, this Requiem is really great. And have you noticed the female violin player at the beginning ? From about 00:06 - 00:13 I like her, too ;-)

[@netcong2]

@IocusRood Yes!!!!! Maan that was a great documentary about WW2

[@2lipsonmy0rgan]

I just love the conductor's instruction at 5:14

[@chuckgills580]

Cgilbert my comment on 171 and I would like to say to DAUKE because I believe his statement was of Adulation. May peace be unto him and Brahms

[@Ermal8711]

@jdmans Yea, because of that documentary's opening now whenever I think of this beautiful piece I always think of that poor manipulated child. I guess it is a good Requiem for a generation that was in fact treated like little more than grass.

[@captaincharisma4265]

Hell yeah !!!!!

[@free2dunk2003]

Prolly one of the most balls to the walls 10 seconds ever. 3:00 to 3:10

[@WindKANALminimal]

@raedenjay It's a quotation from Heines "Deutschland. Ein Wintermärchen"!

[@treblefan77]

Das Werk wird am 14.11.2010 um 17.00 Uhr in der Dresner Kreuzkirche aufgeführt !

[@BlackTasky85]

yeah that is how i came across this too

[@chuckgills580]

Cgilbert Comment on 171 he is responding in his native toung as him to gave the Meaning of his words so that we can also Enjoy his comments thanks 😊🙃 Peace be with you

[@Kruzifan]

The Dresdner Kreuzchor will perform that work at November 14, 2010 in Dresden...:)

[@fabianb.5348]

YES ! I can't wait to ... oh.

[@DannyBoy777777]

Actually I have changed my mind. It is growing on me.

[@billypowell7204]

The first time i heard any part of the requiem was live at schermerhorn. It was awesome to 14 year old me, but my friend made origami with the hand out the whe time

[@Horushu]

Indeed. Brahms' mother was 17 years older than his father.

[@OliverOhly]

In Saarbrücken blickte mich Sigmund Nimsgern (Baritonsolist) unentwegt an während der Aufführung in der Christuskirche. Er wusste, dass ich genauso ergriffen war wie er selber...

[@raedenjay]

@WindKANALminimal ah thanks so much vielen dank!

[@patsinclair6208]

They used When i am Dead and Laid in Earth in Downfall, but that doesnt mean Henry Purcell was a Nazi

[@johnmeehan1836]

So many CD versions of this by Brahms, just wondering which is the best one to buy ?

[@IocusRood]

@netcong2 I did too! BBC one right? blew my mind when I heard it.

[@Rickyroo1980]

Thumbs up if you heard this song on "The nazi's a warning from history" documentary?

[@RenaldoJohnston]

Music of the Gods!

[@johnfox7094]

Brahms has nothing to do with the Nazis. "Denn alles Fleisch" from his German Requiem was, however, used as the theme tune for the documentary, "the Nazis, a warning from History". Thus, I assume, many people have heard it in this context.

[@TomSistermans]

John Fox he would've probably gone Strauss and just not involved himself into political matters and write an oboe concerto for an American soldier when his living city is liberated from the Nazis

[@raedenjay]

@Tiscali1981 Well i'm canadian. I'll be in europe from the end of this month to february!

[@free2dunk2003]

I have a CD with her in Don Giovanni! Wonderful voice! Im jealous.

[@samoth175]

This is truly epic! And very moving. A masterpiece! If George Bernard Shaw was alive, I would tell him to go to hell!

[@morelenmir]

An AA** first-grade undertaker!!!

[@tchay19]

epic

[@CBordages]

It was my understanding that it was his grandmother. Either way, for music this rich, I'll concede almost any point. There is a story that Mozart wrote his Mass in C minor as a result of a bargain he had made with God over the life of Constanza, who had fell deathly ill. Regardless, there's a lot to enjoy.

[@pianist12]

Ok. Thankyou

[@natassamakri5869]

❤️