Talk:Gurre-Lieder

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I'm curious as to what evidence there is that the principal influence on Gurre-lieder is Mahler. I don't see that, and I don't believe that Schoenberg had come under Mahler's influence as of 1901. He and Zemlinsky attended a rehearsal for the 3rd symphony (1902), and became Mahlerian converts at that time. I'd say the clearest influence on Gurre-lieder is that of Wagner--especially "Tristan". To a lesser extent, one might argue for the influence of his teacher and musical confidant Zemlinsky, but Wagner is the obvious candidate. Museslave