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Mahler at his best!

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The early symphonies of Gustav Mahler show the heavy influence of the works of Richard Wagner. The pastorale first movement of the Symphony No.1 in D Major, the Titan, is particularly noteworthy in the way Mahler paints with music. The movement slowly builds to a thunderous climax when the brass enter with resplendent glory. This is followed by two movements that are reminiscient of folk melodies--including the inverted, minor-mode theme from Frère Jacques. It is concluded with a thunderous finale. The second symphony in c minor continues a powerful motif that now adds the power of the human voice. The thunderous finale of this symphony brings together a massive orchestra with chorus. Imagine 10 French horns, 8 trumpets, 4 trombones and a tuba proclaiming a glorius finish. Definitely a wonderful buy!

Symphony of a Thousand

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This work is by far my favorite that Mahler wrote. It is immense and moving and very complex. For anyone who is even slightly interested in classical music, this is the best piece by the master of the symphony.

Das beste Werk zum Superpreis

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Wenn alle Bücher der Welt verbrannt würden, so wäre der Verlust dieser Partitur mit Sicherheit größer als der Verlust der Bibel oder des Dudens. Die Achte Sinfonie Mahlers ist das schönste, ergreifendste, faszinierendste und mächtigste Werk, das jemals ein Mensch geschaffen hat; wer sie nicht kennt wird sie lieben lernen. Wer die Gelegenheit bekommt sie Live zu sehen, hat alles Glück der Erde. Zu diesem Preis erhält man in Deutschland noch nicht einmal eine Taschenpartitur!

A thorough history of cartography.

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Brown traces the history of cartography from antiquity to the early twentieth century. The writing style is quite eloquent and lucid. The astronomical, trigonometric, and geometric factors that were influential in the evolution of mapmaking are presented in a mannner that does not exclude the general reader from appreciating the importance of these sciences in the development of geographical mensuration and surveying techniques. The book is replete with fascinating anecdotes of the cartographers themselves, along with intriguing accounts of how these individuals helped to determine the commercial and political successes of their governments and patrons. If you've ever wondered how influential Ptolemy's Almagest was on the Renaissance mind, or have been drawn to the sheer beauty of Mercator's craftsmanship; if you've ever been curious about how quadrants and theodolites functioned, or wondered about the importance of determining longitude for maritime trade, then this is a must read. The book is a Dover reprint of a classic scholarly work and is filled with 86 gorgeous black and white illustrations.