Mahler's Fourth Symphony ranks among the most beloved of his symphonic works and marks a distinct turning point in his approach to composition. It was here that he developed in its most sophisticated guise the idea of the 'programme'. Reproduced from the original Viennese edition with bar-numbered movements for easier reference. Ideal for study.
SKU: BR.EB-8951
ISBN 9790004186206. 9 x 12 inches. German.
Of all his symphonies, Mahler gave the Fourth, his favorite and problem child, his most particular attention. The Heavenly Life, a humoresque composed in 1892 for soprano and piano, which he already wanted to use in the final movement of the Third Symphony under the title What the Child Tells Me, ultimately became the nucleus and final movement of the Fourth. Even after publication in 1901, Mahler kept repeatedly refining the orchestration. His maxim not without my retouching led to a whole series of revised reprints. It is probably no coincidence that Mahler performed especially the Fourth Symphony in his last two New York concerts in February 1911, using this opportunity to review once again the score and parts. This performance material with his retouching served as the main source for the new edition. Furthermore, included for the first time were corrections and annotations in conjunction with performances of the Fourth, which Mahler entered into the scores of conductors such as Mengelberg and Wickenhauser. PB 5664 has been awarded the Presto Sheet Music Award 2020.
SKU: AP.K03657
ISBN 9780769241470. UPC: 029156182125. English.
A Piano Duet for 1 Piano, 4 Hands, composed by Gustav Mahler.
SKU: BR.OB-5634-16
ISBN 9790004345047. 10.5 x 14 inches.
SKU: BR.PB-5664
ISBN 9790004216019. 10.5 x 14 inches.
SKU: BR.OB-5634-27
ISBN 9790004345078. 10.5 x 14 inches.
SKU: BR.OB-5634-60
ISBN 9790004345085. 10.5 x 14 inches.
SKU: BR.OB-5634-15
ISBN 9790004345030. 10.5 x 14 inches.
SKU: BR.OB-5634-19
ISBN 9790004345054. 10.5 x 14 inches.
SKU: BR.PB-5634
ISBN 9790004215319. 10.5 x 14 inches.
SKU: BR.OB-5634-23
ISBN 9790004345061. 10.5 x 14 inches.