String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1448335 Composed by Mahler, Alma. Arranged by Zavoski, Michael. 20th Century,Contemporary,Romantic Period. 138 pages. Dorm40music.com #1028275. Published by dorm40music.com (A0.1448335). Fünf Gesänge is the final collection of songs written by Alma Mahler and published in 1924.  This arrangment is for soprano and large string orchestra.  The string parts are somewhat difficult and require advanced players: college or professional.  It is suggested that the orchestra consist of 16 first violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos and 8 double basses to properly cover parts that are sometimes divided in each section.  However, smaller ensembles will work as well.