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Mahler Symphony No. 1 - 2nd Movement - Listening Guide
Mahler Symphony No. 1 - 2nd Movement - Listening Guide
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Moving strongly, but not too quickly, restrained, a trio Ländler. The second movement is a modified minuet and trio. Mahler replaces the minuet with a Ländler, a 3/4 dance-form that was a precursor to the Austrian waltz. This is a popular structure in Mahler’s other symphonies, as well as Franz Schubert’s. One main theme repeats throughout the Ländler, and it gathers energy towards a hectic finish. The main melody outlines an A major chord.The trio contains contrasting lyrical material; however, as it comes to a close, Mahler alludes again to the Ländler by interjecting brief rising material from the first section. Finally, the Ländler makes a formal return, shortened and orchestrated more heavily to close the movement.---A listening guide of Symphony No. 1 - 2nd Movement with Lew Smoley.
Released:
Mar 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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