Mahler 2

Question 1

Overview

Answer 1

The struggles and death of the hero in the first movement, the striving of the soul towards God and his final redemption

Question 2

Form

Answer 2

5 movements.

Question 3

Mvt 1: Overview

Answer 3

C minor opening - twists and turns - C minor finish.

Question 4

Mvt 1: Expo

Answer 4

C minor opening - E major 2nd subject.

Question 5

Mvt 1: Dev

Answer 5

Eb major: relative major heard.

Question 6

Mvt 2

Answer 6

Slow Laendler dance.

Question 7

Mvt 3

Answer 7

Scherzo. Dissonance followed by Resurrection theme.

Question 8

Mvt 4

Answer 8

Slow movement with Alto solo.

Question 9

Mvt 5

Answer 9

Sonata form but themes are developed in the recapitulation and with offstage brass vs. onstage piccolo, flute and timpani

Question 10

Orchestra

Answer 10

Mvt 3: Unison contrabassoon, low horns, harps and double bass finish. Starts with timpani ‘solo’.

8 brass players off-stage. Inclusion of organ and tubular bells.

Question 11

Humour, drama, narrative & programme

Answer 11

The struggles and death of the hero in the first movement, the striving of the soul towards God and his final redemption - dramatic use of choir, full orchestra and organ at end.

Question 12

Dance, folk & national

Answer 12

Mvt 2: Slow Laendler dance (synonymous with Austria and Germany amongst other countries)

Question 13

Key info

Answer 13

Mahler 2 1894 C minor