Question

This piece’s fourth movement contrasts (-5[1])a D-flat major chorale with a triplet “inferno” theme to represent heaven and hell. This piece opens by establishing a two-note “nature theme” of descending fourths beginning with A–E, which is interrupted by an “awakening call” from the clarinets before muted offstage trumpets enter with a fanfare. The end of this piece’s fourth movement calls for the French horns to stand and “drown out” the orchestra “including the trumpets.” (-5[1])This piece’s (*) “Blumine” movement was removed after its third performance in 1894. This piece’s third movement, which the composer described as a “tragic irony,” mimics a klezmer band in its second section after its opening funeral march quotes “Frère Jacques” in D minor. For 10 points, name this symphony by Gustav Mahler that precedes his “Resurrection” Symphony. ■END■ (10[1]0[1])

ANSWER: Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D major [or “Titan” Symphony; accept 1 alone after “Mahler” is read]
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Conner YamnitzWUSTL XYZSquidward Community College73-5
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