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Gustav Mahler and the Symphony That Swallowed the World

Gustav Mahler believed "a symphony must be like the world" and filled his music with cowbells, birdsong, and folk dances. This episode explores how he transformed a cheerful children's song into a haunting funeral march.

February 20, 2026