Originally Posted by Fredrik

Hi Steven,

Adelaide is an interesting name for a town!

You mentioned that you liked the last movement in the 3rd mov. Yes, It's also my favorite, which is also the reason I posted it at this thread!

His unfinished 10th is also interesting. The 2nd movement is the first example of the use of irregular beats, used here two years before Stravinsky's "Le Sacre du Printemps." -- 1913

The 5th symphony was once upon a time conducted by Mahler himself, when he was chief conductor of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, at the very height of his career. At that time Gustav was the most powerful and influencial person in the Viennese musical world.
I think the music reflects the power he had!

Glad you enjoyed the thread!

Fred