Symphony no. 6

Album by Gustav Mahler & Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest & Bernard Haitink

Symphony No. 6 is the sixth symphony by Austrian composer Gustav Mahler, composed in 1903–1904. Scored for large orchestra, it features expansive structures, stark contrasts between lyrical passages and turbulent outbursts, and the prominent use of hammer-blow motifs, situating it in Mahler's middle period and reflecting his evolving approach to symphonic form.
First released: 1969

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 6 in A major: 1st Movt: Allegro energico, ma non troppo, heftig aber markig
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 6 in A major: 3rd Movt: Andante moderato
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 6 in A major: 2nd Movt: Scherzo (Wuchtig)
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 6 in A major: 4th Movt: Finale (Allegro moderato)

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