In its beginnings, music was merely chamber music, meant to be listened to in a small space by a small audience. Gustav Mahler audiencebeginningchamber Change image and share on social
There is a world of difference between a Mahler eighth note and a normal eighth note. Gustav Mahler differenceeighthmahler Change image and share on social
It should be one's sole endeavor to see everything afresh and create it anew. Gustav Mahler afreshanewcreate Change image and share on social
The longer you live and the more you learn, the more clearly you will feel the difference between the few men who are truly great and the mere virtuosi. Gustav Mahler differencefeelgreat Change image and share on social
Behind me the branches of a wasted and sterile existence are cracking. Gustav Mahler branchcrackexistence Change image and share on social
I live like a Hottentot. I cannot exchange one sensible word with anyone. Gustav Mahler exchangehottentotlive Change image and share on social
Spring won't let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again. Gustav Mahler airbreathedeeply Change image and share on social
To judge a composer's work, one must consider it as a whole. Gustav Mahler composerjudgework Change image and share on social
Beauty and fullness of tone can be achieved by having the whole orchestra play with high clarinets and a carefully selected number of piccolos. Gustav Mahler achievebeautycarefully Change image and share on social
When I have reached a summit, I leave it with great reluctance, unless it is to reach for another, higher one. Gustav Mahler greathighleave Change image and share on social
