Compositions

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(1888-1894) Symphony No. 2 in C ‘Auferstehung’

Movement 1: Allegro maestoso: Mit durchaus ernstem und feierlichem Ausdruck

Based on the poem Todtenfeier by Adam Mickiewicz. With deeply serious and

(1885-1888) Symphony No. 1 in D

Movement 2: Kraftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell

Moving strongly, but not too quickly, restrained, a trio Ländler. The second

(1885-1888) Symphony No. 1 in D

Movement 1: Langsam, schleppend; Immer sehr gemachlich

Very restrained throughout, D major. The first movement is in modified sonata

(1885-1888) Symphony No. 1 in D

Introduction Symphony No. 1

The Symphony No. 1 in D major by Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) was mainly

(1887-1890) Des Knaben Wunderhorn (piano), 9 songs

Lied 1: Um schlimme Kinder artig zu machen

This song is the first of the Wunderhorn Lieder for Voice and

(1887-1890) Des Knaben Wunderhorn (piano), 9 songs

Introduction Des Knaben Wunderhorn (piano), 9 songs

Ludwig Achim von Arnim (1781-1831) Clemens Brentano (1778-1842) The settings of Des