In these two works, Mahler moved beyond his song-oriented earlier works to take up the challenges of the purely instrumental symphony. The result was two of his most emotionally compelling, most often performed symphonic works. Both are reprinted here from authoritative full-score editions.
Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 in Full Score by Gustav Mahler Handsome, inexpensive volume reproduces authoritative Austrian editions of the Symphony No. 1 in D Major (Titan) and Symphony No. 2 in C Minor (Resurrection).
Das Lied von der Erde in Full Score by Gustav Mahler Mahler's masterpiece — a fusion of song and symphony. Reprinted from the original Viennese edition published in 1912 by Universal Edition, with English translations of song texts. Table of contents.
Symphony No. 8 In Full Score by Gustav Mahler Superb authoritative edition of massive, complex "Symphony of a Thousand." Scored for orchestra, eight solo voices, double chorus, boys' choir, and organ. Unabridged republication of edition published by Izdatel'stvo "Muzyka," Moscow, 1976.
Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4 in Full Score by Gustav Mahler Two brilliantly contrasting masterworks — one scored for a massive ensemble, the other for small orchestra and soloist — reprinted from authoritative Viennese editions.
Songs of a Wayfarer and Kindertotenlieder in Full Score by Gustav Mahler Two orchestral song cycles, one from the early period and one from the late, that richly display Mahler's intense romanticism and his genius in composing for voice and orchestra.
Symphony No. 7 In Full Score by Gustav Mahler Popular, accessible work by great late-Romantic composer. A purely instrumental composition that is both hopeful and romantic in feeling. Reprinted from the authoritative German edition of 1909.
