Franz schubert wiegenlied, d 498
Johannes brahms wiegenlied.
Lullaby johannes brahms piano
What are the lyrics to Brahms’ famous ‘Lullaby’, and what’s the story behind it?
21 November 2023, 11:44
The most famous lullaby ever written, Brahms’ ‘Cradle Song’ has been with many of us since the very beginning whether we realised it or not.
But where did it come from, and what are the words?
Whether you know it as ‘Wiegenlied’, ‘Cradle Song’, or just simply ‘Lullaby’, Brahms’ beautiful lullaby is one of the most popular and timeless pieces of classical music.
And for many, it’s the first piece of classical music they’ll ever hear.
Since it was first written in 1868, the tune’s gentle rocking motion and sweet melody has soothed countless babies to sleep, whether sung from parent to infant, played by a music box, or on a CD, cassette, or streaming service.
Arguably the most famous lullaby ever written, Brahms’ ‘Cradle Song’ has been recorded by everyone from classical superstars Anne Sofie von Otter and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, to renowned crooners Bing Crosby and Fra
