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| Gustav Mahler
(1860 - 1911)
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| 1860 |
Born 7 July, in Kaliste, Bohemia (the Czech republic); the son of a shopkeeper |
| 1875 |
Enters Vienna Conservatory; also studies philosophy at Vienna University |
| 1880 |
Completes first significant work, Das klagende Lied |
| 1888 |
Appointed chief conductor of the Budapest Opera |
| 1891 |
Becomes chief conductor at the Hamburg Opera |
| 1897 |
Converts from Judaism to Christianity, is appointed musical director of the Vienna Court Opera |
| 1902 |
Marries pianist Alma Schindler |
| 1907 |
First signs of heart disease; death of his 4 year old daughter |
| 1908 |
Makes his American debut, conducting Tristan at the New York Metropolitan Opera |
| 1911 |
Dies, sick and exhausted, 18 May, in Vienna |
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