第二篇： A German Requiem by the composer Johannes Brahms is a very important and famous piece of classical
music. It is a large work for orchestra, choir and solo singers. The music has seven movements or main sections.
Brahms wrote this requiem between 1865 and 1868. A requiem is a type of religious composition that
remembers and honors people who have died. However, Brahms’ work is a bit different from traditional requiem
masses because the lyrics are taken from the German Luther Bible instead of the usual Latin texts.
The main purpose of A German Requiem is to provide comfort and consolation to the living people who are
grieving for their deceased loved ones. The lyrics focus on ideas like finding rest, faith in eternal life after death,
and the temporary nature of earthly suffering. The overall tone is one of peacefulness, hope and acceptance rather
than sadness or fear of death. One of the most well-known and beloved sections is the fourth movement which begins “How lovely is thy
dwelling place.” This tranquil section depicts the soul finding its home in heaven. Another highlight is the opening
movement with the lyrics “Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” When it was first performed, some critics disapproved of Brahms using a non-church, non-Latin text for a
requiem. But over time, audiences came to deeply appreciate the humanistic and deeply felt emotions expressed
in this profoundly moving musical work. Today, A German Requiem is considered one of Brahms’ greatest
masterpieces and a pinnacle of 19th century Romantic choral music. 【題組】40. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to pinnacle in the last paragraph?
(A) Climax. (B) Dream. (C) Fragrance. (D) Byproduct.
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