Posted by Ara A. on November 02, 19102 at 16:40:42:

In Reply to: Re: Mahler's meddlings with Bruckner's sixth posted by JohnKoehler on October 31, 19102 at 20:20:02:

John, the info... especially the reference you mentioned (multi-volume biography of Mahler by Henry-Louis de la Grange) is very much appreciated. i have a few books on Mahler but not the ones you mentioned. Will order this volume set in the near future. It appears this is the reference to get.

***most critics agreed that the performance had been admirable due to Mahler's "burning artistic conviction" (Kauders).***

And some regarded (in those days) that he was a better conductor than a composer... today we know that he had both virtues.

***This was all done in an atmosphere characterized by something of a consensus among some musical minds that Bruckner required editing to be accepted by a wider audience.***

that is true... i've read that somewhere as well...

***Finally, as critics like Krause noted the influence of Bruckner in Mahler's own works, perhaps Mahler was trying to dissociate himself from such notions, though they be true enough. Thus his falling in with the editing crowd.***

That's very interesting. Thanks again. -- Ara A.

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