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Gustav Mahler - 1st Symphony (piano solo) with score Arranged and performed by Iain Farrington Published by Aria Editions 1. Langsam. Schleppend 2. Kräftig bewegt 3. Feierlich und gemessen 4. Stürmisch bewegt Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) composed his 1st Symphony in 1887-8 while he was a conductor at the Leipzig Opera House. It was premiered in Budapest in 1889, and was originally described as a symphonic poem, with the subtitle Titan, a reference to a Jean Paul novel. There was also an additional movement after the opening movement, known as Blumine, which Mahler removed in 1894. For the first performances, Mahler wrote programme notes that acted as a guide to the work: Part I: From the Days of Youth: “Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces“. 1. Frühling und kein Ende - Spring without End. The introduction depicts the awakening of nature from a long winter's sleep 2. Blumine
