Annotation

Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection” – scored for soprano and contralto soloists, SATB mixed choir, and large orchestra.
This is the final version, consists of five movements,.

The earlier version, “Todtenfeier, Symphonischer Satz, GMW 30,1”, was a single-movement orchestral work without voices.

Annotation last modified on 2025-12-30 14:09 UTC.

Relationships

composer:Gustav Mahler (composer) (from 1888 until 1894)
librettist:[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock
Gustav Mahler (composer)
premiered at:[concert] (1895-12-13)
publisher:Friedrich Hofmeister Musikverlag (in 1897)
premiered at:Philharmonie in Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany (on 1895-12-13)
part of:Gustav Mahler Werke (number: GMW 30) (order: 36)
download score for free:imslp: Symphony No.2 (Mahler, Gustav) [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/composition/mc0002380491 [info]
VIAF ID:183672696 [info]
Wikidata:Q210549 [info]
parts:1. Symphony no. 2 in C minor "Resurrection": I. Allegro maestoso (Symphony no. 2 in C minor “Resurrection”: I. Allegro maestoso) (movement)
2. Symphony no. 2 in C minor "Resurrection": II. Andante moderato (movement)
3. Symphony no. 2 in C minor "Resurrection": III. In ruhig fließender Bewegung (movement)
4. Symphony no. 2 in C minor "Resurrection": IV. Urlicht. Sehr feierlich, aber schlicht (Symphony no. 2 in C minor “Resurrection”: 4. Primeval Light. Very solemn, but simple) (movement)
5. Symphony no. 2 in C minor "Resurrection": V. Im Tempo des Scherzos. Wild herausfahrend (movement)
arrangements:Symphony no. 2 “Resurrection” (arr. Hermann Behn for 2 pianos)
Symphony no. 2 in C minor (arr. Bruno Walter for piano 4 hands)

Recordings

DateTitleAttributesArtistLength
recordings
1949-03-21Symphony no. 2 in C minor "Resurrection" (rehearsal)partialBoston Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein26:12
A Second Chance: Mahler's Symphony No. 2 / Khachaturian's Symphony No. 2 (The Bell Symphony) / Danzon No. 2 for Orchestra / Nimrod From "Enigma Variations" / The Promise of LivingpartialCarolina Crown13:21
Carnival Overture, Alborada Del Gracioso, Sir Lancelot, Merlin the Magician, Resurrection Symphonymedley and partialPhantom Regiment11:32
Faust: Scythian Suite, Op. 20 / Ave Maria (Angelus Domini) / Concerto for Piano and Orchestra / Symphony No.2 in C minor (The Resurrection)medleyPhantom Regiment11:39
Symphony no. 2partialFrankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Eliahu Inbal7:51
Symphony no. 2 in C minor, “Resurrection”partial[unknown]8:08