For Bruckner I'd agree with those who say 4 or 7 first up. For Mahler, my own indifference to Symphony 4 (climax of the slow movement apart) would have me avoiding that - as near as Mahler ever got to twee. I'd probably go 1,5,6 - why not dive straight into the world of Mahlerian angst! And if after all that you decide these two composers are not for you then that's fine too.
I am trying to "get into" Bruckner and Mahler but have not had much luck. I usually like Late Romantic composers like Strauss, Wagner, and Rachmaninov, but I have had trouble with these two. Mahler seems scatterbrained and stylistically all over the place, and Bruckner feels rather dour and dull.
I was wondering if anyone could give suggestions about good works/recordings I could use to increase my experience with these composers, because I feel like based on their popularity, I should be able to enjoy their music. Thanks
-Noah
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