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The Symphony No. 2 in C minor by Gustav Mahler, known as the Resurrection Symphony, was written between 1888 and 1894, and first performed in 1895. This symphony was one of Mahler's most popular and successful works during his lifetime.
6 lis 2014 · 06 Nov 2014. Mahler Listening Guide Symphony no. 2 in C Minor (“Resurrection”) by Bettie Jo Basinger. Gustav Mahler. Work History. Mahler composed his Second Symphony over a period of seven years.
Introduction to Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection” with description of the structure, and audio clips of all the themes in each movements. This part (III) focuses on the fifthe movement (Finale).
13 wrz 2024 · The first movement is remarkable for its extraordinary key patterns. Mahler opens in C minor. However, his second theme is in E major and proceeds to E-flat minor, a startling switch (both of these key centers are quite distant from C minor on the circle of fifths that governs tonal music progressions).
Copy begun by Tenschert, from the office of Hlawaczek in Vienna, and completed by Carda in autumn 1872, containing revisions by Bruckner and also serving as engraver's copy for the first print edition, revised by Bruckner and Cyril Hynais in 1892 (= Haas D). - Benjamin Gunnar Cohrs, 2009.
The strings take up the tune, and this “first theme” is worked through a long series of variations that bear the inimitable hallmark of the composer’s mastery of orchestration. It’s easy to follow this vigorous dance tune as he puts both it and the orchestra through their paces.
Here, Mahler uses all of his skill as composer to craft a dramatic musical and emotional turning point: The key is Db major—a long way (to the ear, not the finger) from the C that ended the last movement, and it gives a breathtaking freshness to the soft entrance of the alto soloist and strings.
