Symphony No. 6 in A minor
This guide follows Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 in A minor “Tragic” (1904) in four parts: Allegro energico, ma non troppo (sonata form), Scherzo: Wuchtig (minuet and trio), Andante moderato and Finale: Allegro moderato (sonata form).
- I ,
- II:
- III
- IV:
A relentless in A minor built around a in which an A major chord turns to minor over a timpani rhythm. The leads to the soaring , often called the 'Alma' . The is repeated almost note for note, which is rare for Mahler. The works mostly on the drum rhythm, with a quiet lull where cowbells sound in the distance. Then the starts, the , and the speeds up on timpani to an abrupt end.
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III35:52–52:05
Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.
At a glance
- I. Allegro energico, ma non troppo
- II. Scherzo: Wuchtig
- III. Andante moderato
- IV. Finale: Allegro moderato
Questions
- How long is Symphony No. 6 in A minor?
- About 1 h 21 min in this recording, in 4 movements: I 21 min, II 13 min, III 16 min and IV 30 min.
- What form are its movements in?
- I: sonata form, II: minuet and trio and IV: sonata form.
- Which instruments play in Symphony No. 6 in A minor?
- Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, English horn, Clarinet, Bass clarinet, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Glockenspiel, bells, Celesta, Harp, Violin (solo), Strings, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello and Double bass.
- How fast is it played?
- In this recording, measured from the score: I quarter note ≈ 133 bpm, III quarter note ≈ 53 bpm and IV quarter note ≈ 136 bpm.
- Is there a score of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 6 in A minor?
- Yes, of every movement.
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