Why Did Gustav Mahler Die?

An argument broke between Mahler and the board and he gave his resignation at the beginning of 1911. Afterwards, he returned to Vienna where he would die shortly after of pneumonia.

What were Mahler's last words?

Composer Gustav Mahler died in bed, conducting an imaginary orchestra. His last word was “Mozart!”

What is an interesting fact about Gustav Mahler?

Mahler was known to suffer from nervous tension, skepticism, and an obsession with death. He was an avid swimmer and mountain “walker.” Mahler converted to Christianity in 1897; his symphonies largely reflect the tenets and themes of that faith.

Alexander Ross

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