Mahler Symphony 2 – Mvt 1, fig 24

[JohnBrisbane]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have any tips/tricks for the repetitive chromatic section at figure 24 of the first movement of Mahler 2 which both harps have? Any enharmonic tips would be hugely appreciated!

Also, do you do it all with the left hand or use both. I’ve seen both ways but think I prefer the sound of using both.

Thank you so much 🙂
John

[Emily Granger]

Hi John!

I don’t think there is any enharmonic way to make this spot any easier. At least once you spend the time getting it into your fingers and feet, you get to repeat it 7 times! I absolutely split this up between the hands!

Have fun! Mahler is such a joy to play!

[Emily Granger]

I forgot to add – a great resource for harpists needing markings for orchestral works is the New York Philharmonic Digital Archives! Check out the Mahler 2 part here:http://archives.nyphil.org/index.php/artifact/5e67876c-ffc1-416b-b7a0-37d86cbeee33?search-type=singleFilter&search-text=mahler+2&doctype=part&sort-order=asc&sort-column=npm:ComposerNameShortTitle_facet&page=3

[JohnBrisbane]

Thank you so so much, Emily!
😀

[Elizabeth Volpé Bligh]

I play this section with both hands, using isolated sounds when possible. My fingering is 1,2,2,2,2,3. I change the A and B natural pedals simultaneously. I hope this helps.

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