Who the heck is Gustav?

Gustav Mahler had a total of 13 siblings, but only six of them survived childhood. His relationship with them was characterised by family closeness and loss. Mahler, who was often confronted with illness and death himself, experienced the loss of his siblings as a deep pain that strongly influenced his life and his music. This family dynamic was reflected in Mahler's works, which are often imbued with existential themes, grief and longing, and testify to the emotional depth of his work.

The nine symphonies of Gustav Mahler represent an epic journey through human life and experience. Each symphony is a fascinating universe in itself, characterised by Mahler's deep emotional expression, his artistic diversity and his innovative orchestral approach.

Alma Schindler was invited to Berta Zuckerkandl's home (a party that Gustav Mahler was also supposed to attend). Alma Schindler declined. The following Sunday, both were invited and present, which was the day the two met for the first time.

In 1880 Gustav Mahler composed three songs for Josephine Poisl, his lover at the time

Gustav Mahler's Eighth Symphony, often referred to as the "Symphony of a Thousand", is a monumental work that represents a high point in his oeuvre. With an extraordinary cast of soloists, choirs and a huge orchestra, it is a celebration of life, love and divine Eros.

was Mahler in his time as conductor at the Hamburg City Theatre. On his bike tours, he sometimes has hair-raising falls. But that doesn't bother him at all: once the tyre has been repaired, Gustav Mahler is back on the saddle and continues to cycle diligently.

Gustav Mahler carried his sister Justine in his arms. After nursing her mother in Vienna for a long time, her health was so poor that Mahler brought her to live with him in Budapest.

Mahler conducted his last concert in New York on 21 February 1911. He was already suffering from inflammation of the heart. Three months later, he died of this very illness.

was younger, Alma Schindler, when she and Gustav Mahler married in 1902.

Alma Mahler, born Alma Schindler, was a fascinating personality of the early 20th century. Born in Vienna in 1879, she was a talented composer and a muse for numerous artists of her time, including Gustav Mahler, with whom she married in 1902. Alma was known for her beauty, intelligence and passionate nature, which was often expressed in her diaries and letters.

Gustav Mahler's composer's cottage in Steinbach am Attersee was an idyllic retreat for the composer during the summer months. The 2nd Symphony and the entire 3rd Symphony were completed in this modest wooden cottage.

old was Gustav Mahler when he began his musical training with the accordion

he performed as a pianist for the first time