Quiz for:
Gustav Mahler's Symphonic Journey

Question 1

What significant work did Mahler compose for Alma Schindler?

Question 2

What major health issue did Mahler face in 1907?

Question 3

How did Mahler address the 'curse' of the Ninth Symphony?

Question 4

What was Mahler's occupation besides being a composer?

Question 5

Which unfinished symphony of Mahler deals with intense personal pain?

Question 6

What belief did Mahler hold about the nature of a symphony?

Question 7

Which movement of Symphony No. 3 is dedicated to love and humanity?

Question 8

Why did Mahler convert to Catholicism in 1897?

Question 9

What orchestral technique did Mahler push to its limits?

Question 10

What does the music in the Symphony No. 6 reflect?

Question 11

Which of Mahler's symphonies is known as the 'Resurrection Symphony'?

Question 12

Which symphony of Mahler ends with a reflective movement dedicated to love?

Question 13

What influence did Mahler's early experiences with street music have?

Question 14

What was the finale of Symphony No. 2 known for?

Question 15

What significant life event influenced Mahler's Fourth Symphony?

Question 16

Which symphony of Mahler involves an enormous scale and joyful themes?