Symphonies no. 1 & 2 (arr. for Piano 4 Hands by Bruno Walter)

Album by Gustav Mahler & Bruno Walter & Klavierduo Trenkner-Speidel

Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 (Arranged for Piano Four Hands) is an album featuring Gustav Mahler's first two symphonies, transcribed for piano duet by Bruno Walter and performed by Klavierduo Trenkner-Speidel, released in 2013. This arrangement distills Mahler's expansive orchestral textures into an intimate chamber setting, offering a unique perspective on the symphonies' intricate structures and emotional depth.
First released: May 2013

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 1: Langsam. Schleppend
    11:39
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 2: Andante con moto
    9:24
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 2: In sehr ruhig fliessender Bewegung
    10:24
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 1: Kräftig bewegt
    7:51
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 2: Urlicht. Sehr feierlich, aber schlicht
    5:24
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 1: Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen
    9:25
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 2: Im Tempo des Scherzos
    35:40
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 1: Stürmisch bewegt
    19:05
  9. 9.
    Symphony no. 2: Allegro maestoso
    22:35

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