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Gustav Mahlerrichard Strauss: Correspondence 18881911
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Gustav Mahler And Richard Strauss Came To Know One Another As Young Conductors In Leipzig In 1887. From Then Until Mahler'S Death In 1911The Year Of The First Performance Of Der Rosenkavalierthey Kept In Touch. Mahler Himself Described Their Relationship As That Of Two Miners Tunneling From Opposite Directions With The Hope Of Eventually Meeting.This First Publication Of Their Correspondence, Which Includes Twentyfive Previously Unknown Strauss Letters, Offers A Portrait Of Two Men Who Were As Antithetical In Their Musical Means And Goals As In Their Temperaments And Personalities, But Who Exercised A Strong Fascination For One Another. These Sixtythree Letters Show Both Composers Advancing In Their Careers As They Battled Against Adverse Conditions In The Musical World At The Turn Of The Century. They Present Mahler'S Energetic Support Of Strauss'S Symphonia Domestica, Which Mahler Conducted In 1904 And, In Turn, Strauss'S Championing Of Mahler'S Music, Especially The Second And Third Symphonies.The Correspondence Is Fully Annotated And Is Supplemented With A Major Essay By Herta Blaukopf.Unfailingly Absorbing. . . . An Indispensable Addition To The Literature On These Composers.Norman Del Mar, Times Literary Supplement
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Gustav Mahler--Richard Strauss: Correspondence 1888-1911'? A: The main theme of this book revolves around the correspondence between composers Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss, showcasing their relationship and mutual influence as they navigated their careers in the musical world from 1888 to 1911.
- Q: How many letters are included in the correspondence? A: The book includes a total of sixty-three letters, with twenty-five of them being previously unknown letters from Strauss.
- Q: What additional content is provided in the book? A: In addition to the correspondence, the book is supplemented with a major essay by Herta Blaukopf, which provides further context and analysis of the letters and the composers' relationship.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with classical music? A: Yes, the book is accessible to readers who may not have in-depth knowledge of classical music, as it provides context and annotations that help illuminate the significance of the correspondence.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 15, 1996.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 172 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Gustav Mahler, as it primarily consists of his correspondence with Richard Strauss.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the genre of History & Criticism, focusing on the historical context and analysis of the correspondence between Mahler and Strauss.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this publication is a first edition of their correspondence.