Gustav Mahler Anniversary July 7, 2010 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Mahler, one of the world’s greatest composers. Mahler’s music has catapulted to international acclaim during the past half century. Although his music has been amply recorded and performed, there are few places where a listener can go to find out… Continue reading Gustav Mahler Anniversary
Category: Mahler: Commentary on His Music
Mahler: Commentary on Historical Recordings pt. 4
With Lew Smoley
Mahler: Commentary on Historical Recordings pt. 3
With Lew Smoley
Mahler: Commentary on Historical Recordings pt. 2
With Lew Smoley
Mahler: Commentary on Historical Recordings pt. 1
With Lew Smoley
Mahler Commentary: Urmotifs
Symphony No. 10 in F-Sharp Major – Fourth Movement
Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Allegro pesante. Nicht zu schnell. (Not too fast) Key: E minor, with trio sections in C major, A major and B major and a coda in D minor Time Signature: 3/4 Form: Scherzo and Trio
Symphony No. 10 in F-Sharp Major – Fifth Movement
Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Langsam, schwer (slow and heavy). Key: F# major; beginning in D minor, with a main theme in B minor/major that goes through a series of modulations until it reaches the intended tonic before the final coda. Time Signature: The introduction shifts from 4/4 to 3/4 to 2/4 (and one… Continue reading Symphony No. 10 in F-Sharp Major – Fifth Movement
Symphony No. 10 in F-Sharp Major – Third Movement
Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Allegro Moderato Key: B-flat minor modulating to B-flat major, with a middle section in D minor, and closing in B-flat major/minor Time Signature: 2/4 Form: Da capo (A-B-A)
Symphony No. 10 in F-Sharp Major – Second Movement
Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Schnelle Viertel (3/4 ganze Takte – 4/4 alla breve) Key: F-sharp minor with a first Trio in F major, a second Trio (Ländler) in E- flat major, concluding in F-sharp major Time Signature: mixed meters that shift from duple to triple sometimes from measure to measure Form: Scherzo and Trio