Author: clarinetguy ★2017
Date: 2010-11-03 02:17
Very interesting, Ed. I've never heard either of these Mahler arrangements, but several years ago, the Detroit Symphony performed his version of Beethoven's ninth. PBS recorded it, and I saw it a few times on TV, but I don't think it's been shown recently.
Mahler felt that the ninth, because of Beethoven's deafness and limitations of orchestras in his day, really needed additional instruments and a little rescoring for it to reach its full potential. I remember four clarinets (I'm not sure about a bass), eight horns, and a tuba. I think he also doubled the other woodwinds.
After you rehearse it, please let us know how it went.
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