The music of Gustav Mahler, some of the most powerful and emotive of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, speaks deeply to the heart and soul of many people. His entire musical life is a spiritual quest seeking answers to the basic questions of life and death: Why do we exist, what is our purpose in life, and what happens to our spirits after death? All of Mahler’s 11 symphonic works answer these questions in different ways.
Baroque flutist and music professor at Carnegie Mellon Stephen Schultz traces the stylistic evolution of his first creative period and illuminates the main characteristics of his music, highlighting the programmatic, spiritual, and emotional content of his early symphonies. No prior knowledge of music theory or score reading is required for this overview of the music and its historical context.
September 10 Introduction to Mahler’s Symphonic World and Symphony No. 1
September 17 Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3
2 sessions
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