Gustav Mahler's Kindertotenlieder: Subject and Textual Choices and Alterations of the Friedrich Rückert Poems, A Lecture Recital Together with Three Recitals of Selected Works of F. Schubert, J. Offenbach, G. Finzi, and F. Mendelssohn

The bulk of scholarly research and discussion of Mahler's Kindertotenlieder deals with musical concerns and analyses. This study explores the significance of Mahler's selection and use of the poetry of Friedrich Rückert and, in particular, the personal significance of the textual treatment to Mahler. A comparison of the original Rückert text with Mahler's and his textual alterations, as well as a literal translation of the text, is included. The results revealed through the process stated above provides the vocal performer of Gustav Mahler's Kindertotenlieder with a study and performance guide for the artist intent on a more complete textual understanding and delivery.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2002

Author dc:creator

• Rushing, Randal

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sundquist, David H.
• Collins, Michael
• Sovik, Thomas Paul

• Mahler, Gustav, 1860-1911. Kindertotenlieder.
• Rückert, Friedrich, 1788-1866.
• Gustav Mahler
• Kindertotenlieder
• Rückert
• textual alterations
• lecture recital

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• Public
• Copyright
• Rushing, Randal
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

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oclc: 51070623
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