Who composed Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major?
Q: Who composed Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major?
A: Gustav Mahler composed Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major.
Q: What is the symphony often called?
A: The symphony is often called "Symphony of a Thousand".
Q: When was it first performed?
A: Symphony No. 8 was given its first performance in Munich on 12 September 1910.
Q: What tradition did Beethoven start with his Ninth Symphony?
A: Beethoven started the tradition of having singing in symphonies with his Ninth Symphony, which includes the Ode to Joy in its last movement.
Q: How does Mahler express the idea of being saved through love musically?
A: Mahler expresses the idea of being saved through love by sharing tunes throughout the symphony.
Q: Why is it expensive to perform this symphony?
A: It is expensive to perform this symphony because it requires a large orchestra and choir and needs to be performed in a large concert hall.
Q: What are opinions about this work divided over?
A: Opinions about this work are divided over whether or not the optimism expressed in the music is convincing enough.
