Ashby, Arved

Experiencing Mahler: A Listener's Companion

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ISBN 13:: 9781538198865
author:: Ashby, Arved
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Music
Condition:: New
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Gustav Mahler's symphonies and major song sets are more than just artworks - they're vivid journeys that explore the full range of human experience. From love to death, nature to rebirth, these works have redefined the symphonic genre in new ways. This book offers a general introduction to Mahler's music, exploring the elements that make each work an experiential adventure. Arved Ashby discusses the standard nine symphonies, as well as Das Lied von der Erde and three of Mahler's most commonly heard song sets - the Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, Kindertotenlieder, and Rückert-Lieder. The unfinished Tenth Symphony is also examined in detail. This book is a far-reaching search for meaning in the music of one of the most beloved composers of all time. Through his work, Mahler opened up the symphony to explore themes that were previously unexplored. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of his music and its enduring impact on classical music.

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