Gustav Mahler

Gustav Mahler was an Austro-Bohemian Romantic composer and one of the leading conductors of his generation. Known as a bridge between the 19th-century Austro-German tradition and early 20th-century modernism, Mahler's music gained popularity after periods of neglect, including a ban during the Nazi era. Rediscovered post-1945, Mahler became one of the most performed composers. Born to Jewish parents in Bohemia, his conductor status was unquestioned, while as a composer, he faced challenges, only achieving wide acclaim later【23†source】.