Brahms Schicksalslied, Op. 54

The Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny), Op. 54, is one of several major choral works written by Johannes Brahms. He began the work in 1868 at Wilhelmshaven, and completed it in 1871. The premiere performance of this piece was given on 18 October 1871 in Karlsruhe, under the direction of Hermann Levi. A typical performance of this work lasts around 15 minutes.