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Lecture: Mahler's Heavenly Retreats: Encounters with the master's 'Composing Houses'
Date: July 9, 2008
published papers
Paper 1: Gustav Mahler, places he loved and his inspiration
The Gustav Mahler Society of the United Kingdom - The Wayfarer Vol. 6 Issue 2
July 2007
Paper 2: Mahler and JB: Two great artists in search of the sublime
The Barbirolli Society Journal. Spring Edition 2008
Welcome to Mahler's Heavenly Retreats events. These events will enrich your understanding of the roots of Mahler's inspiration, revitalise your passion for the work of this great artist, provide a deeper insight into the environment where Mahler wrote his music and provide opportunities for new friendships and discussion.
upcoming events
The Architectural Influences on the Writings of Mahler
A round table discussion in association with PROMS 2008. Mahler's First Symphony will be performed later in the evening at the Royal Albert Hall.
Presentation 3 (1893-1896)
Keith James Clarke in association with the GMS UK presents Mahler's Heavenly Retreats: The Enchanted Cottage
Presentation 4 (1893-1911)
Keith James Clarke in association with the GMS UK presents Mahler's Heavenly Retreats: Mahler's Composing Houses Revisited.
Reading by actor Richard Burnip.
Summer School presentations for City Lit - 2008/9
Are you passionate about architecture and music? Have you thought about how buildings - places and spaces - inspire writers, artists and composers? Winston Churchill has - he said,
We shape buildings, thereafter buildings shape us.In this unique investigation we will consider how creative figures have sought out their genius loci (the unique spirit of place) to inspire them in their life.
In particular you will hear how Gustav Mahler, a seminal figure in the world of music at the end of the 19th Century and beginning of the 20th, arranged for the construction of three simple buildings - three studios - dedicated to the creation of his music. These summer retreats beside forest, mountain and lake provided a spiritual home for him.
Other 2008/9 presentations for City Lit
Mahler's First Summer Retreat (1893-1896)
In this presentation we will consider Mahler's place for composition in Upper Austria where he was inspired to create Symphonies Two and Three.
Mahler's Second Summer Retreat (1901-1907)
Here we will explore Mahler's place for composition in Southern Austria where he was inspired to create Symphonies Four, Five, Six, Seven and Eight.
Mahler's Third Summer Retreat (1908-1911)
In this final presentation we will examine Mahler's place for composition in the south Tyrol where he was inspired to create The Song of the Earth plus Symphonies Nine and Ten.
