“If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music.”
Quote by Gustav Mahler
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Gustav Mahler
Gustav Mahler, born on July 7, 1860 in Austria and died on May 18, 1911, was an outstanding composer. Known for his symphonies and choral works, Mahler's music integrated classical, romantic, and national elements, profoundly influencing 20th-century music. more
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“I am hitting my head against the walls, but the walls are giving way.”
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