A passionated, nostalgic poem by Eduard Mörike about an Aeolian harp (also known as wind harp) inspired Johannes Brahms in 1858 to compose this beautiful short masterpiece.
Also song “The Kiss“ (Der Kuss) No.1 is now on YouTube:
This is my instrumental version of the song, I have published PDF music of two Brahms’ songs from Opus 19, “The Kiss“ and “Aeolian Harp“ for cello or double bass instead of the voice in original key:
Cello PDF music:
Double bass PDF music:
Performed by:
Božo Paradžik, double bass
Maria Sofianska, piano
Recorded in St. Martin, Müllheim im Breisgau on 11th May 2024