Mahler, Gustav (1860-1911)

Gustav Mahler (1909). Public Domain

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If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music.


GENERAL INFO

Description: Gustav Mahler was an Austrian composer and conductor. His works are considered the most important in post-romantic era. He was a pioneer in the use of the harmonic dissonance and chromaticism in his compositions.
Sex: Male Occupation: Composer, conductor and pianist.
Place of Birth / Death: Kaliště, Kingdom of Bohemia, Austrian Empire / Vienna, Austria.
Country Tags: Austria
Periods: 19th Century. 20th Century Genres: Symphonic music, Orchestral music, Choral music, Chamber music, Religious music, Vocal music, Instrumental music, Music for Dance, Concert, Opera.
Styles: Post-romanticism, Nationalism, Expressionism, Chromaticism, Dissonances, Avant-Garde. School / Group: Vienna Conservatory. The Second Viennese School.
Instruments: Piano. Relatives: Alma Marie Schindler (wife)
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