Mahler Symphony No. 1 - 2nd Movement - Listening Guide
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Moving strongly, but not too quickly, restrained, a trio L\\xe4ndler. The second movement is a modified minuet and trio. Mahler replaces the minuet with a L\\xe4ndler, a 3/4 dance-form that was a precursor to the Austrian waltz. This is a popular structure in Mahler\\u2019s other symphonies, as well as Franz Schubert\\u2019s. One main theme repeats throughout the L\\xe4ndler, and it gathers energy towards a hectic finish. The main melody outlines an A major chord.
The trio contains contrasting lyrical material; however, as it comes to a close, Mahler alludes again to the L\\xe4ndler by interjecting brief rising material from the first section. Finally, the L\\xe4ndler makes a formal return, shortened and orchestrated more heavily to close the movement.
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A listening guide of Symphony No. 1 - 2nd Movement with Lew Smoley.
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