| Series |
Studies in musical genesis and structure
Studies in musical genesis and structure. ^A181095
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| Contents |
Introduction: sketches and drafts -- Structural considerations -- 'Das himmlische Leben' before the Fourth Symphony -- Early plans: Mahler's 'Symphonie Humoreske' -- Preliminary sketches -- Short score -- Draft score -- Fair copy -- Revisions of the Fourth Symphony and the problem of editing Mahler's music -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Critical report for Mahler's final autograph revisions. |
| Abstract |
Following the earlier volumes in this series, this book is a study of origins of one of Mahler's most popular and accessible works. The author examines how the composition evolved from the earliest ideas to the finished score, and in doing so sheds new light on Mahler's working process. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 82-188) and index. |
| LCCN | 99046013 |
| ISBN | 0198162065 |
