| Nationality: | Austrian |
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Date & Place of Birth: |
July 7, 1860 — Kalischt, Bohemia |
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Date & Place of Death: |
May 18, 1911 — Vienna |
| Near Family: | Wife: Alma Maria Schindler (m. March 10, 1902); Daughter: Anna Justina (b. 1904) |
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Main Place of Residence: |
Although he traveled to quite a few places (including New York), he lived mostly in Vienna. |
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Vocation (including composition): |
Besides being a composer of astounding capacity, he was also a conductor in various countries. |
| Major Work(s): | 9 Symphonies (Titan, Resurrection, The Giant, etc.); the song cycle Kindertotenlieder(1901-04) is also very well known. |
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Interesting Facts: |
Mahler was born Jewish, became Catholic (1897), but remained true to pantheism; The Titan (his first symphony) is one of the longest, and largest scale symphonies ever written. |
