

Movement Two – A Sunbeam into Your Soul
Jul 7, 2021
Explores Mahler's Second Symphony and its second movement, featuring insights from conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and cellist Carter Brey. Topics discussed include the use of rubato and glissando in Mahler's music, the joyous glissandi for string players, Mahler's creative process, and the incorporation of dance music and Schubertian cantalena.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Rubato and Glissando in Gustav Mahler's Music
02:19 • 6min
Exploring the Second Movement of Gustav Mahler's Symphony
08:07 • 3min
Enriching the Opening Music with a Schubertian Cantalena
10:56 • 3min
Exploring Creative Process and Musical Variation
14:01 • 7min