Gustav Mahler (GUH-stahv MAH-ler)
Historic Fantasy
Gustav Mahler
Gustav Mahler was an Austro-Bohemian Romantic composer and one of the leading conductors of his generation. Known for his symphonies and lieder (songs), Mahler's compositions are characterized by their emotional depth and complex orchestration. His works often reflect his preoccupation with the tragic or the sublime, featuring themes of mortality and existential crisis. Mahler's career as a conductor was marked by his innovative interpretations and his ability to reshape the orchestral experience. Despite a relatively brief compositional career, cut short by his death at age 50, Mahler's influence was profound and his works continue to be widely performed and recorded.
Historical Figures
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| Sep 15, 2024
Historically inspired people from the Mortal Realm
Species
Date of Birth
July 7, 1860
Date of Death
May 18, 1911
Life
1860 CE
1911 CE
51 years old
Circumstances of Death
Complications from bacterial endocarditis
Birthplace
Kaliště, Bohemia, Austrian Empire (now Czech Republic)
Place of Death
Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria)
Children
Sex
Male
Presentation
50
