Symphony No. 5

by Gustav Mahler

Book Overview

The expansive emotional expressions and monumental musical designs of Austrian composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) brought the Romantic era in music to its climax. A remarkable figure who strove for the highest perfection in his works, Mahler created a rare union of musical and spiritual expression.
The composer's nine symphonies (a tenth was left unfinished) feature unique melodic and tonal structures calling for vast orchestral resources. His...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486401154
• ISBN13: 9780486401157
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.6"