Symphony No. 9 (Mahler)
The Symphony No. 9 by Gustav Mahler was written between 1908 and 1909, and was the last symphony that he completed. Though the work is often described as being in the key of D major, the tonal scheme of the symphony as whole is progressive. While the opening movement is in D major, the finale is in D-flat major.
A typical performance takes about 75–85 minutes.
Read more about Symphony No. 9 (Mahler): Instrumentation, Movements, Premieres, Views On and Quotes About The Symphony, Recordings (in Chronological Order)
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