# Gustav Mahler, cello excerpts

2 annotated excerpts; 1 on audition lists.

Late-Romantic

- [Mahler: Symphony No. 1, I, cello melody](https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/cello/mahler-1-i), The "Wayfarer" theme stated in the cellos, naïve, folk-like, pure. Intermediate; Late-Romantic; Tenor clef.
- [Mahler: Symphony No. 2, V, cello/bass recit.](https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/cello/mahler-2-v), A free cello/bass recitative, every player must phrase as a soloist within the section. Advanced; Late-Romantic; Bass clef. Standard audition excerpt.

Canonical source: https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/cello/composer/mahler