In this episode, we explore Gustav Mahler's First Symphony, also known as Titan. We give a brief account of who Gustav Mahler was, discuss the history and conception of the piece, as well as go over each movement and discuss their structure and themes. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating/review and sharing this episode with your family and friends. If you have questions, suggestions, or feedback, please email us at podcastmusicalnotes@gmail.com. Recommended recordings: Seiji Ozawa with the Boston Symphony Orchestra (1988) Klaus Tennstedt with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1990) Claudio Abbado with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1981)