Masterpieces by Gustav Mahler. Popular classical music.

We would like to introduce the works of Gustav Mahler, a composer and conductor renowned as a master of symphonies and songs, who was active in Vienna, Austria.

Today, many of Mahler’s works—such as Symphony No.

1 “Titan,” Symphony No.

2 “Resurrection,” and Symphony No.

8 “Symphony of a Thousand”—are frequently performed.

However, in his time, while he achieved great status as a conductor, it is said that it took quite a while for him to be recognized as a composer.

We’ve selected a number of masterpieces that reveal more of Mahler’s charm the more you listen.

Be sure to check them out.

Playlist

Masterpieces by Gustav Mahler. Popular classical music.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Symphony No. 9 in D majorGustav Mahler		A grand, almost testament-like work that could be called Gustav Mahler’s last will…
2	Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minorGustav Mahler		Gustav, the great master of the music world born in Austria…
3	Symphony No. 1 in D major “Titan”Gustav Mahler		Gustav Mahler, known by the nickname “The Titan,” ...
4	Symphony No. 3 in D minorGustav Mahler		This symphony, which begins with eight majestic horns…
5	Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection”Gustav Mahler		It is Gustav Mahler’s Second Symphony...
6	From the song cycle “Songs on the Death of Children”: “Now the Sun Rises Radiantly”Gustav Mahler		This piece is a vocal work composed by Gustav Mahler and…
7	Symphony “The Song of the Earth”Gustav Mahler		Composed by Gustav Mahler in 1908…
8	Symphony No. 6 in A minorGustav Mahler		A work that reigns as the pinnacle of late Romantic music and…
9	Symphony No. 4 in G majorGustav Mahler		Symphony No. 4 in G major is Gustav Ma...
10	Symphonic Poem “Funeral”Gustav Mahler		It was conceived as a symphonic poem themed around death and funerals...
11	The Boy’s Magic Horn 6. Saint Anthony of Padua Preaches to the FishGustav Mahler		Interwoven with satirical humor and deep insight…
12	“Blumine” (“The Flower Chapter”) from Symphony No. 1 “Titan”Gustav Mahler		…who was active as a conductor at the Vienna State Opera.
13	Piano Quartet in A MinorGustav Mahler		Gustav, who left behind an enormous body of work in symphonies and songs…
14	Cantata “Song of Lament”Gustav Mahler		This piece, which could be called a masterpiece by Gustav Mahler…
15	Symphony No. 10 in F-sharp majorGustav Mahler		An unfinished compo… that stands out in the world of classical music
16	Symphony No. 7 in E minorGustav Mahler		Having served for ten years at the Vienna Royal Opera...
17	The Boy’s Magic Horn 10. Where the Trumpets Sound So Beautifully (Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen)Gustav Mahler		A song depicting love and war, filled with tenderness and bittersweetness...
18	From the song cycle “Songs of a Wayfarer”: “A fiery sword burns within my breast”Gustav Mahler		Gustav Mahler’s works feature unusual instrumentations…
19	Symphony No. 8 in E-flat majorGustav Mahler		Gustav, who could be called the Tower of Babel of the classical world…
20	Spring Morning from the song cycle “Songs of Youth”Gustav Mahler		A masterpiece of classical music—this time, the youthful Gus...
21	From Five Songs on Poems by Rückert: “I Am Lost to the World”Gustav Mahler		The 18th-century German poet Rückert, do...
22	Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor, Movement IV: AdagiettoGustav Mahler		A masterpiece imbued with serene beauty and deep emotion, and…
23	“At Midnight” from Five Songs on Poems by RückertGustav Mahler		Jessye Norman was an American soprano singe…
24	Symphony No. 1 “Titan”Gustav Mahler		This piece was composed by Gustav Mahler…
25	“On the Day of My Beloved’s Wedding” from the song cycle “Songs of a Wayfarer”Gustav Mahler		The experience of heartbreak in adolescence can influence a person’s entire life, but…
26	From the song cycle ‘Songs of a Wayfarer’: ‘The Blue Eyes of the Beloved’Gustav Mahler		The protagonist’s love never comes to fruition, and his lover leaves him…
27	From the song cycle ‘Songs of a Wayfarer’: ‘When I Walk in the Morning Fields’Gustav Mahler		The principal theme of the first movement of Symphony No. 1 “Titan” and…
28	When Your Mother Comes Through the Door, from the song cycle “Songs on the Death of Children”Gustav Mahler		Many of Mahler’s song collections were originally composed with piano accompaniment...
29	“Three Angels Were Singing a Tender Song” from the song cycle “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”Gustav Mahler		Symphony No. 3, Movement V: “Angels speak to me…”
30	“Who Wrote This Song?” from the song cycle “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”Gustav Mahler		Within German Lieder, Mahler’s presence is singular...
31	From the song cycle “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”: “Where the Trumpet Sounds So Beautiful”Gustav Mahler		Mahler, head down, walking leisurely...
32	“Legend of the Rhine” from the song cycle “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”Gustav Mahler		The Rhine River is, for Europe—especially for Germany...
33	“The Dead Drummer” from the song cycle “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”Gustav Mahler		Solemn yet propulsive, evoking the march of a military band…
34	Night Watchman’s Song from ‘Des Knaben Wunderhorn’ (Song Collection)Gustav Mahler		Originally composed with piano accompaniment, this song cycle …
35	“Saint Anthony of Padua Preaching to the Fish” from the song cycle “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”Gustav Mahler		Ian Bostridge has been active around the world and…
36	Symphony No. 1 in D major, “Titan” – Movement III: Without sluggishness, solemnly and with dignityGustav Mahler		The scene of Mahler’s Symphony “Titan”
37	Adagietto, 4th movement from Symphony No. 5Gustav Mahler		Symphony No. ... by Gustav Mahler
38	Adagietto from Symphony No. 5Gustav Mahler		A masterpiece imbued with Mahler’s love and emotion
39	Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”Gustav Mahler		A symphony of resurrection that overcame adversity
40	Symphony No. 3, Movement IGustav Mahler		Mahler was at Steinbach on the shores of Lake Attersee...
41	Symphony No. 5Gustav Mahler		Mahler Symphony No. 1: From Tragedy to Triumph
42	Symphony No. 5, Fourth MovementGustav Mahler		A beautiful piece that expresses Mahler’s love and emotion.
43	Symphony No. 3Gustav Mahler		Among Mahler’s symphonies, the one with the longest performance time…