Its second movement begins in E-flat minor with a single quiet cymbal stroke followed by first violins playing soft octave E-flat tremolos.
This piece includes parts for harmonium, mandolin, and an offstage ensemble of four trumpets and three trombones. Its second movement begins in E-flat minor with a single quiet cymbal stroke followed by first violins playing soft octave E-flat tremolos. Afterwards, a description of the "holy shrine of Love" in the "forest that sways here" is whispered by a "Chorus and Echo" of tenors and basses. An "eternal burning brand" and a "glowing bond of love" are evoked by a baritone soloist in this piece, which concludes with the chorus "Alles vergÃ¤ngliche." In this piece, the aria "Ewiger wonnebrand" is sung after a chorus of (*) Holy Anchorites gives way to the character Pater ecstaticus. The Chorus Mysticus exalts the eternal feminine at the end of this 1910 symphony, whose two movements are settings of the closing scene of Faust, Part II and the hymn "Veni Creator Spiritus." For 10 points, name this symphony by Gustav Mahler titled for the large ensemble required to perform it.
This piece includes parts for harmonium, mandolin, and an offstage ensemble of four trumpets and three trombones.
Symphony of a Thousand [or Sinfonie der Tausend; or Symphony No. 8 by Gustav Mahler] 