Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 7 in Full Score

Late Romantic in style, his tempestuous works reflect the anxious mood of Europe at the turn of the 20th century. Because of his Jewish roots, the composer's music was suppressed by the Nazis but has enjoyed a steady revival over the past five decades.. Austrian composer and conductor Gustav Mahler (

Jean-Pierre Kirkland said Forceful and Defiant. Always one of my favourite Mahler symphonies, this score enables the listener to discover the nuances and intricacies of this incredible composer. The score is clear, well printed and helpful to add a further dimension to the enjoyment of this defiant and forceful symphony.. Dover Scores are the best I have used Dover scores for many years. They are complete and very reasonably priced. More readable than mini scores.. A Terrific Accompaniment While Listening to Mahler If you love Mahler, this 7th Symphony score is a remarkable addition to your collection. I began some years ago collecting all the Mahler symphonies on CD performed by various orchestras around the world, and when I discovered that scores were available, I just had to have them, too. For those who may be new to Mahler, I recommend starting with either his Symphony #5 (the 1990 recording with Leonard Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic is my favorite) or his Symphony #1 (also 1990 and with Leonard Bernstein, but with the Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam) - both are mar

Late Romantic in style, his tempestuous works reflect the anxious mood of Europe at the turn of the 20th century. Because of his Jewish roots, the composer's music was suppressed by the Nazis but has enjoyed a steady revival over the past five decades.. About the AuthorAustrian composer and conductor Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) wrote chiefly symphonies and Lieder

The restrained mood and thematic economy of the symphony make it one of the least extravagant of the composer's works; it is also one of the most enjoyable.Despite the lack of a "program" for the 7th, some critics profess to find that "a good case can be made out for the symphony as a whole having been consciously built round the poetic idea of nocturnal nature, progressing through various shades of darkness" (New Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians). Among the most popular of Mahler's symphonic works, the 7th Symphony has neither a "program" nor a folk-song theme. Now musicians and music lovers can make their own determination by studying this inexpensive edition of the complete score, reprinted from the authoritative German edition of 1909.. It is a purely instrumental composition, both hopeful and romantic in feeling