• Mahler Symphony 2 - Movement V

     

    Essays1 Art

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Published: 20.04.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Mahler Symphony 2 - Movement V', 1.
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In recording one, for the "Mahler Symphony 2 - Movement V", the conductor Claudio Abbado starts the movement with an adagio tempo and with a loud thunder like sound with the drums, cymbals and basses. Around 50 seconds, the piece gets softer and lighter sounding - almost like fairies flying around. Then, the piece gets smoother and more lullaby sounding. The piece ends with decrescendo and then fades away. As the next song beings, a clarinet starts off the piece with a soft, slow mellow duet with the trumpets. It is very soft and fanfare-like sounding. Then, the conductor raises the base,…

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