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6 lis 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.
The Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 17 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was composed in 1872. One of Tchaikovsky's joyful compositions, it was successful right from its premiere and also won the favor of the group of nationalistic Russian composers known as "The Five", led by Mily Balakirev.
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).
Description. The score calls for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani, and strings. The symphony has four movements. In the first version (1872) they are: Allegro: Ziemlich schnell (C minor) Adagio (A ♭ major) Scherzo (C minor) – Trio (C major) Finale (C minor)
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.
Thus the song 'Urlicht', composed in 1892 on a text from Des Knaben Wunderhorn – Mahler's principal text source for his songs – became the fourth movement of the Second Symphony.
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 (I) focuses on the first movement.
