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Gustav MAHLER – Chorale (Adagio), from Symphony No.2 in C minor – for FOUR solo cellos

Original transcription for winds by Boris Korolyov

Newly prepared for FOUR solo Cellos by David Johnstone

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PDF 1 – General Score

PDF 2 – All Individual Cello Parts

EXAMPLE from the general score:

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Notes:

The Symphony No. 2 in C minor by Gustav Mahler, known as the ‘Resurrection’ Symphony, was written between 1888 and 1894, and first performed in 1895. This symphony was one of Mahler’s most popular and successful works during his lifetime, and is still true today! It was his first major work that established his lifelong view of the beauty of afterlife and resurrection. In this large work, the composer was further creating a “world of its own”, with aspects already seen in his First Symphony. The work has a duration of 80 to 90 minutes, and is conventionally labelled as being in the key of C minor, though it substantially uses Eb Major too.

The Chorale from Symphony No. 2 is taken from the fifth and final movement. The Chorale is actually a quote from the “Dies Irae”, which Mahler called the “March of the dead”. Also added in is the “Resurrection” theme which is almost perceived as a fanfare. This excerpt from the Symphony features the Low Brass which lends itself for a cello ensemble.

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Original winds Transcription: Boris Korolyov
New preparation for 4 Solo Cellos: David Johnstone

Level: Difficult – for the sound production and emotional control!

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