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Scarbo

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Mahler Symphony Transcriptions

on: October 16, 2002, 10:52:47 PM

Hi.

I understand that Mahler made his own piano transcriptions -- or reductions -- of all of his Symphonies. I even heard the piano arrangement of Symphony #5 on CD, played by Mahler himself. (Actually, it was a Welte-Mignon reproducing piano roll).

I was wondering: Does anyone know if these transcriptions are available in print? How about other Mahler Symphony piano transcriptions, by other transcribers?

Thanks,
Scarbo

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mikey6

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Re: Mahler Symphony Transcriptions

Reply #1 on: December 16, 2006, 12:52:00 AM

Dis would be cool - I wonder if it's possible to transcribe Mahler for the piano and create a listenable effect?
Just thought I might dig up a 4 year old topic

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Bob

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Re: Mahler Symphony Transcriptions

Reply #2 on: December 16, 2006, 01:42:53 AM

There is an asian pianist who did Mahler I. The cd is listed on this site somewhere.

I think Mahler wrote a short score, three to four staves, and then orchestrated it. You might look for Mahler manuscripts to find those, instead of transcriptions. He wasn't really transcribing his work (if what I read is true). Those short scores would be more a part of the process he used to compose.