Gustav Mahler

Austrian late-Romantic composer (1860–1911)
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Gustav Mahler
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Gustav Mahler

Summary

Gustav Mahler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kaliště[2]. He was born on July 7, 1860[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on May 18, 1911[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], classical composer[8], and bandleader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,156 views/month, #4,954 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gustav Mahler's place of birth was Kaliště[2].
  • Born in Kaliště[11], Gustav Mahler…
  • Gustav Mahler died in Vienna[4].
  • Gustav Mahler was born on July 7, 1860[3].
  • Gustav Mahler died on May 18, 1911[5].
  • Burial took place at Grinzing Cemetery[12].
  • Gustav Mahler's father was Bernhard Mahler[13].
  • Gustav Mahler's mother was Marie Herrmann[14].
  • Among Gustav Mahler's spouses was Alma Mahler[15].
  • A child of Gustav Mahler was Anna Mahler[16].
  • A child of Gustav Mahler was Maria Anna Mahler[17].
  • Gustav Mahler held citizenship in Austrian Empire[18].
  • Gustav Mahler held citizenship in Cisleithania[19].
  • Gustav Mahler is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[20].
  • Gustav Mahler's professions included conductor[6].
  • Gustav Mahler worked as a composer[7].
  • Gustav Mahler worked as a classical composer[8].
  • Gustav Mahler's professions included bandleader[9].
  • Gustav Mahler was educated at University of Vienna[21].
  • Gustav Mahler was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[22].
  • A notable student of Gustav Mahler was Anna von Mildenburg[23].
  • A notable student of Gustav Mahler was Klaus Pringsheim[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Gustav Mahler is Symphony No. 1[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Gustav Mahler is Symphony No. 8[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Gustav Mahler is Symphony No. 2[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Kaliště[2], a municipality of the Czech Republic[28], in Czech Republic[29]. Gustav Mahler was born on July 7, 1860[3]. His father was Bernhard Mahler[13]. His mother was Marie Herrmann[14]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[20].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[21], a university[30], in Austria[31], founded in 1365[32], headquartered in Vienna[33] and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[22], a public university[34], in Austria[35], founded in 1819[36], headquartered in main building of the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna[37]. Studied under Robert Fuchs[38], a composer[39], 1847–1927[40], of Austria[41]; Julius Epstein[42], a pianist[43], 1832–1926[44], of Croatia[45]; and Franz Krenn[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], classical composer[8], and bandleader[9]. Notable students include Anna von Mildenburg[23], an opera singer[47], 1872–1947[48], of Austria[49], awarded the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[50] and Klaus Pringsheim[24], a composer[51], 1883–1972[52], of Germany[53], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[54].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Symphony No. 1[25], a musical work/composition[55]; Symphony No. 8[26], a musical work/composition[56], founded in 1907[57]; Symphony No. 2[27], a musical work/composition[58]; Symphony No. 5[59], a musical work/composition[60]; and Symphony No. 9[61], a musical work/composition[62], founded in 1908[63]. Things named for Gustav Mahler include Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra[64], a youth symphony orchestra[65], in Austria[66], founded in 1986[67] and Mahler[68], an impact crater[69].

Personal Life

Among Gustav Mahler's spouses was Alma Mahler[15]. Children include Anna Mahler[16], a sculptor[70], 1904–1988[71], of Austria[72], specialised in art of sculpture[73] and Maria Anna Mahler[17], 1902–1907[74], of Cisleithania[75].

Death and Burial

Gustav Mahler died on May 18, 1911[5]. He died in Vienna[4]. Recorded cause of death include endocarditis[76] and sepsis[77]. Burial took place at Grinzing Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Gustav Mahler ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,156 views/month, #4,954 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

Entities named for him include Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra[64], a youth symphony orchestra[65], in Austria[66], founded in 1986[67] and Mahler[68], an impact crater[69].

FAQs

Where was Gustav Mahler born?

Gustav Mahler's place of birth was Kaliště[2].

Where did Gustav Mahler die?

Gustav Mahler died in Vienna[4].

Who were Gustav Mahler's parents?

Gustav Mahler's father was Bernhard Mahler[13]. Gustav Mahler's mother was Marie Herrmann[14].

Who was Gustav Mahler married to?

Gustav Mahler's spouses include Alma Mahler[15].

What did Gustav Mahler do for work?

Gustav Mahler worked as conductor[6], composer[7], classical composer[8], and bandleader[9].

Where did Gustav Mahler go to school?

Gustav Mahler was educated at University of Vienna[21] and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[22].

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