In 1904 there was the first performance of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony by the Gürzenich Orchestra with the composer conducting, in Cologne.
There are 5 movements to the Symphony:
- Trauermarsch (Funeral March). In gemessenem Schritt. Streng. Wie ein Kondukt (C-sharp minor)
- Stürmisch bewegt, mit größter Vehemenz (Moving stormily, with the greatest vehemence) (A minor)
- Scherzo. Kräftig, nicht zu schnell (D major)
- Adagietto. Sehr langsam (F major)
- Rondo-Finale. Allegro – Allegro giocoso. Frisch (D major)
The video is the start of the first movement, with Alan Gilbert, Principal Guest Conductor of the NDR Sinfonieorchester.
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