Original tekst: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45. , 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 3 timpani, harps. Johannes Brahms. at least doubled.
Oversættelse: piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon ad lib. Beskrivelse. Brahms bevidst valgte ord fra Bibelen.