 20thmaine  | 18 May 2011 6:22 a.m. PST |
So, it's 100 years today since Mahler died, so as good a time as any to ask : Which – when push comes to shove – is your favourite Mahler symphony ? If you really had to pick just one. Is it :
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Don't dig Mahler.
Not a wargamer. |
| Old Slow Trot | 18 May 2011 6:34 a.m. PST |
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| 20thmaine | 18 May 2011 6:39 a.m. PST |
No sitting on the fence now. You must pick one – or something really bad will happen. Perhaps they will both be wiped from human memory (apart from the knowledge that they once existed and were both really good). Do you want that on your conscience ? Thought not. So pick one and the TMP Poll Time Police will let them remain in existance….for now. |
| 21eRegt | 18 May 2011 6:41 a.m. PST |
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 John the OFM  | 18 May 2011 6:54 a.m. PST |
I heard Das Lied von der Erde many years ago.
I was into pompous overdone loud  back then. Heck, in that period I even bought a Ring cycle!
Anyway, whatever number that one is is the only Mahler I ever listened to, so it must be my favorite. If it's a symphony, that is, and if I spelled it right. |
| Cerdic | 18 May 2011 7:03 a.m. PST |
Well, I've heard of the bloke but……. |
| 20thmaine | 18 May 2011 7:12 a.m. PST |
Sadly Das lied von der Erde is a symphonic choral song cycle, and so does not meet the criterion of this poll. Our technical experts suggest that if you like "Das lied von der Erde" then you may wish to explore and possibly vote for either Symphony 2, 3 or 8. Thank you for your input and we wish you luck with future polls. |
| richarDISNEY | 18 May 2011 7:48 a.m. PST |
No idea…
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| basileus66 | 18 May 2011 8:19 a.m. PST |
The 5th, and right after it the 9th. |
| Fat Wally | 18 May 2011 8:21 a.m. PST |
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| Connard Sage | 18 May 2011 8:52 a.m. PST |
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| GiloUK | 18 May 2011 9:02 a.m. PST |
Another vote for the 9th. (Although I think that "Der Abschied" from Das Lied von der Erde is the finest piece he wrote.) |
| Connard Sage | 18 May 2011 9:09 a.m. PST |
If we're talking choral works/lieder, I have a soft spot for Kindertotenlieder |
| 20thmaine | 18 May 2011 9:26 a.m. PST |
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| Mapleleaf | 18 May 2011 12:07 p.m. PST |
2nd The Rssurrection The last movement in particular |
| Repiqueone | 18 May 2011 12:12 p.m. PST |
Dudemel's latest recording of the 1st Symphony with the LA Philharmonic is spectacular. The 5th remains my favorite(Solti with the Chicago Symphony). |
| leidang | 18 May 2011 12:40 p.m. PST |
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| Jeff Ewing | 18 May 2011 6:48 p.m. PST |
That is a real bear…I have to go with the 5th, if I must pick one. @Repiqueone: LA Phil's modern repertoire is astonishing. I was lucky enough to see Salonen conduct some Bartok some years ago, and I've never heard the like; that orchestra can turn on a dime. PS: no love for the 3rd, eh? I believe it's one of the longest symphonies there is. |
| SECURITY MINISTER CRITTER | 18 May 2011 7:27 p.m. PST |
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| Florida Tory | 18 May 2011 7:31 p.m. PST |
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| artaxerxes | 19 May 2011 4:44 a.m. PST |
The 1st. It's simplicity is deceptive and beguiling. But I love the use of medieval chant in the 8th – Veni creator spiritus. |
| Old Slow Trot | 19 May 2011 6:51 a.m. PST |
Probably #5,if it'd be just one. |
| Dasher | 25 May 2011 10:06 a.m. PST |
Well, my favorite piece of music regarding Mahler is here:
YouTube link |
gets started with WWI British in 15mm.
