Probing Into Brahms "Vier Ernste Ges(?)nge"

Brahms is the last classical composers in the romantic period.He has a special aura on the basis of classical and romantic music.Vier ernste Ges(?)nge explores the psychological process of death,which is full of philosophy.This divertimento is a summation of the Brahms's creative practice and is triumphs in his later years.From four angles,the author makes an exposition of Vier emste Ges(?)nge.First,I expound cultural connotations of Vier ernste Ges(?)nge.This part mainly introduces the era that produced it,creation motive and the meaning of the lyrics of Vier ernste Ges(?)nge.Second,I discuss the artistic features.This part introduces musical structure accompaniment,texture of music and art of singing performance of Vier ernste Ges(?)nge,Third,I analyze the common characteristics of Vier ernste Ges(?)nge.This part mainly discusses the tone color,compass of mode,tonality analysis,and ease degrees of singing of Vier ernste Ges(?)nge.At last,I carry out practical analysis.This part introduces the singing techniques,pronunciation,singing styles and emotion.In order to maintain a level of awareness of Vier ernste Ges(?)nge,I have made extensive reference materials.I have a better understanding that how Brahms keeps progression on his music way all the time and have deeper reflection on Vier ernste Ges(?)nge.