Gustav Mahler: The Symphonies

Edited by Reinhard G. Pauli.

Mahler's 10 symphonies and "Das Lied von der Erde" are intensely personal statements that have touched wide audiences. Mahler's musical language can be calm or passionate, traditional or innovative, full of humor or pathos, sardonic or sublime. It is a complex language that expresses the personal and philosophical questioning that lies behind each symphonic statement.

In this book, Constantin Floros undertakes a precise and detailed exploration of each of the symphonic works, bringing to light their programmatic and personal aspects, as well as Mahler's musical techniques. Professor Floros examines the history and autobiographical origins of each work and discusses the personal events that profoundly influenced the composer's writing. The result is a useful reference that will lead readers to a fuller understanding of Mahler's symbolic musical language.

"'Gustav Mahler: The Symphonies' (...) is not only an essential reference source for Mahler symphonies, but is also a fount of Mahlerian socio-historial information that can be read just for pleasure." (Gerald S. Fox)

CONTENIDO:

Acknowledgments
Introduction to the English edition
Introduction

Part One. The Early Symphonies
-Fundamentals fo "Tetralogy"
-The First Symphony
-The Second Symphony
-The Third Symphony
-The Fourth Symphony

Part Two. The Middle Symphonies
-The "Completely New Style"
-The Fifth Symphony
-The Sixth Symphony
-The Seventh Symphony
-The Eighth Symphony

Part Three. The Late Symphonies
-Regarding the Late Style
-"Das Lied von der Erde"
-The Ninth Symphony
-The Tenth Symphony

Abbreviations
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index