[[61]] In a somewhat literal commentary attributed to Dr. Richard Batka, the Amazons here, "having reached their destination, go into night-encampment—as represented by the subdued roll of the kettle-drums, with which the movement concludes."
[[62]] Gustav Mahler, 1860-1911.
[[63]] The symphony is probably the longest instrumental work that had appeared at the time of its production in 1904. The list of instruments comprises 4 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contra-bassoon, 6 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, kettle-drums, cymbals, bass-drum, snare-drum, triangle, glockenspiel, gong, harp and strings.
Compared with D'Indy's Second Symphony, the Fifth of Mahler has a larger body of brass as well as of woodwind.
[[64]] In the Scherzo are chimes, accenting the tune of the dance, and even castanets, besides triangle and other percussion. The second movement employs the harp and triangle.
[[65]] The Adagietto is scored simply for harp and strings; nor are the latter unusually divided.
[[66]] Born in 1864.
[[67]] Strauss remarked that in Till Eulenspiegel he had given the critics a hard nut to crack.
[[68]] Translation by John P. Jackson.
[[69]] In a complex commentary William Mauke finds Zerlina, Anna and "The Countess" in the music.