{"product_id":"9781574670998","title":"Mahler Symphonies","description":"Since Gustav Mahler was rediscovered in the early 1960s  his symphonies have become arguably the most popular works in the modern orchestral repertoire. ÊMahler's Symphonies: An Owner's ManualÊ is the first discussion of the ten completed symphonies (No. 1-9 plus  The Song of the Earth ) to offer music lovers and record collectors a comprehensive overview of the music itself  what it sounds like  how it is organized  its form  content  and meaning  as it strikes today's listeners. The book caters to the novice as David Hurwitz describes what the listener will hear  section by section  using simple cues such as important instrumental solos  recognizable tunes  climaxes  and other easily audible musical facts. He explains how each work is arranged  how the various parts relate to each other  and how one work leads to the next. It describes the emotional extravagance that lies at the root of Mahler's popularity  the consistency of his symphonic thinking  the relationship of each work to its companions  and his dazzling and revolutionary use of orchestral instruments to create an expressive musical language that is varied in content and immediate in impact. The accompanying CD contains recordings from ÊSymphony No. 1  Third Movement; Symphony No. 2  First Movement; Symphony No. 5  Third MovementÊ; and ÊSymphony No. 7  Second MovementÊ:  Nachtmusik I.","brand":"David Hurwitz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47527572275518,"sku":"9781574670998","price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4357\/7662\/files\/9781574670998_2bb78826-1738-45a1-a077-65544fad14df.jpg?v=1715034851","url":"https:\/\/exclusivebooks.co.za\/products\/9781574670998","provider":"Exclusive Books Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}