Question 1: Listen to the following selections from Claude Debussy and Gustav Mahler. How would you describe and compare their music? Which of the two composers do you prefer?
Sources: Debussy and Mahler
Chapter 33 (p. 1093-1094), Debussy; (pp. 1104-1105), Mahler
Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 2, Finale (Resurrection Symphony)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RONBzkthUjM
Claude Debussy, (Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx6i7sXcRqo