Gustav Mahler (1860–1911)


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Gustav Mahler (1860–1911)

1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .

  • Brilliant composer and conductor.
  • Beautiful melodies in his songs often with a folk like character.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .

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Liebst du um Schönheit

[HIGH VOICE]
ACCOMPANIMENT ONLY:

FULL PERFORMANCE:

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Liebst du um Schönheit

[LOW VOICE]
ACCOMPANIMENT ONLY:

FULL PERFORMANCE:

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This selection is called: “Wer hat dieses Lied lein erdacht”
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This selection is called: “Das irdische Leben”
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This selection is called: “Ich atmet’ einen Lindenduft”
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This selection is called: “Liebst du um Schönheit”
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This selection is called: “Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen”
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