Review (PDF) Symphony No. 6 In A Minor (Dover Miniature Music Scores)
Dating from the composer's prolific period of 1903–04 and following Mahler's marriage to Alma Schindler by just a year, the draft of this remarkable work — subtitled "Tragic" — is represented by numerous recordings. The symphony incorporates "portraits" of Alma in the first movement and of children playing in a diabolical scherzo — some say, a musical prediction of the tragedy that was to strike the Mahler family within three years.Mahler's Symphony No. 6 is presented here in full score, with bar-numbered movements and ample margins at the bottom of each score page for notes and analysis. Ideal for study in the classroom, at home, or in the concert hall, this affordable, high-quality, conveniently sized volume will be the edition of choice for music students and music lovers alike.
Series: Dover Miniature Music Scores
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (March 27, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486428559
ISBN-13: 978-0486428550
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.7 x 8.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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This score is one of my favorite Mahler symphonies. Overall it is incredible to see his layering of orchestration. You will be amazed at how much underscoring there is that sometimes it's hard to notice. Dover's publication is extremely accurate for the most part. There are a few discrepancies between the score and most performances, but I feel that is probably because Mahler constantly revised the orchestration of his symphonies. Overall, highly recommended if you want to see the symphonic master at work at a very affordable price.
This score is of the first edition published in 1906. After the premiere Mahler made significant alterations to the orchestration, and this score, obviously, doesn't incorporate them. No criticism implied to the seller, just a clarification to a potential buyer.
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