In Reply to: Re: George Szell Said the Same Thing..... posted by Thornhill on February 2, 2007 at 05:36:53:
There ARE a lot of reasons to relate the two. These include their teutonic roots, similar scale of conception and use of orchestral forces, heavy emphasis on brass fanfares and dynamic contrast. Then there is the even LESS tangeible element (compared to these OTHER intangible elements!:-) of "the epic journey". Mahler and Bruckner share a unique ability to creat symphonic monoliths -- self contained universes -- that, truly, just don't sound like anyone else, by and large. Anyway, I think that's what folks are getting at when the two are mentioned together.
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Follow Ups
- Yes, yes, of course, of course. BUT... - SE 09:22:18 02/02/07 (3)
- Some huhs? Not really's, and no's... - Thornhill 15:45:05 02/02/07 (1)
- So, you're saying I'm "oversimplifying"?... - SE 13:52:11 02/04/07 (0)
- ...but, not that they sound "like each other". n/t - SE 09:23:34 02/02/07 (0)