Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss Correspondence 1888-1911
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Author Description
This first publication on their correspondence, which includes twenty-five 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. 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. These letters - sixty-three by Mahler and twenty-eight by Strauss - show both composers advancing in their careers as they battled against adverse conditions in the musical world at the turn of the century. The collection is fully annotated and is supplemented with a major essay by Herta Blaukopf which puts the Mahler/Strauss relationship in historical perspective.
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THE THESIS
This collection of correspondence explores the complex relationship between two towering figures of late Romantic music. The letters reveal the intellectual and personal rapport between Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss, composers who, despite their contrasting styles and personalities, shared a profound mutual respect and fascination. Spanning from 1888 to 1911, these exchanges document their professional lives, including Mahler's advocacy for Strauss's Symphonia Domestica and Strauss's support for Mahler's symphonies, against the backdrop of the challenging musical landscape of the era.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Correspondence between Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss from 1888-1911.
- Twenty-five previously unpublished letters from Richard Strauss.
- Sixty-three letters from Gustav Mahler and twenty-eight from Richard Strauss.
- Insights into the composers' careers and the musical world at the turn of the century.
- Details of Mahler's support for Strauss's Symphonia Domestica and Strauss's championing of Mahler's symphonies.
- A major essay by Herta Blaukopf contextualizing the Mahler-Strauss relationship.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This collection offers a unique window into the professional and personal lives of two of classical music's most influential composers. The inclusion of previously unknown letters provides fresh material for understanding their dynamic relationship. The annotations and supplementary essay by Herta Blaukopf are noted for placing the correspondence within its broader historical and musical context. This work is regarded as a significant resource for scholars and enthusiasts of late Romantic music.
Page Count:
172
Publication Date:
1984-01-01
Publisher:
Faber & Faber
ISBN-10:
0571133444
ISBN-13:
9780571133444
Biography
Non-Fiction
Music
History
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