Mahler

Focusing on Gustav Mahler's profound emotional landscape, the book explores his personal anxieties and artistic evolution. It highlights the poignant Ruckertlieder, which encapsulate Mahler's feelings of isolation and disconnection from the world. As a pivotal figure in late 19th and early 20th-century music, Mahler's innovative interpretations and complex personality are examined, alongside his relationship with Alma Schindler. The work also reflects on Mahler's influence on modern music, paving the way for future composers like Berg and Schoenberg.