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		Mahler’s final symphony, reflecting his views on life and death
2	Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minorGustav Mahler		Mahler’s magnificent symphonic masterpiece
3	Symphony No. 1 in D major “Titan”Gustav Mahler		The depiction of youth in Mahler’s Symphony No. 1
4	Symphony No. 3 in D minorGustav Mahler		Mahler's colossal symphonic masterpiece
5	Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection”Gustav Mahler		Features and instrumentation of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”
6	From the song cycle “Songs on the Death of Children”: “Now the Sun Rises Radiantly”Gustav Mahler		A song composed by Mahler, foreshadowing the death of his daughter
7	Symphony “The Song of the Earth”Gustav Mahler		Symphonies with voices composed by Mahler
8	Symphony No. 6 in A minorGustav Mahler		Mahler’s symphony, a masterpiece depicting life and fate
9	Symphony No. 4 in G majorGustav Mahler		Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, an approachable masterpiece
10	Symphonic Poem “Funeral”Gustav Mahler		A masterful symphonic poem themed around Mahler’s death and funeral
11	The Boy’s Magic Horn 6. Saint Anthony of Padua Preaches to the FishGustav Mahler		The Sermon of Saint Anthony: Expressing humanity through satire and humor
12	“Blumine” (“The Flower Chapter”) from Symphony No. 1 “Titan”Gustav Mahler		The fleeting, lyrical music of Mahler’s “Titan,” Second Movement
13	Cantata “Song of Lament”Gustav Mahler		Mahler’s grand cantata depicting the tragedy of a brother and sister
14	Piano Quartet in A MinorGustav Mahler		Mahler’s only chamber work, the Piano Quartet, is a student-era exercise.
15	Symphony No. 10 in F-sharp majorGustav Mahler		Unfinished Symphony, expressing the composer’s anguish
16	Symphony No. 7 in E minorGustav Mahler		Background and Characteristics of Mahler's Symphony No. 7
17	The Boy’s Magic Horn 10. Where the Trumpets Sound So Beautifully (Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen)Gustav Mahler		A moving masterpiece that contrasts love and war
18	From the song cycle “Songs of a Wayfarer”: “A fiery sword burns within my breast”Gustav Mahler		A famous masterpiece depicting heartbreak through Mahler’s songs and orchestra
19	Symphony No. 8 in E-flat majorGustav Mahler		The success of Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand
20	Spring Morning from the song cycle “Songs of Youth”Gustav Mahler		A song inspired by Mahler’s spring
21	From Five Songs on Poems by Rückert: “I Am Lost to the World”Gustav Mahler		Depicting a solitary, aloof artist in Rückert’s poem
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: American soprano singer
24	“On the Day of My Beloved’s Wedding” from the song cycle “Songs of a Wayfarer”Gustav Mahler		A song cycle reflecting Mahler’s experience of heartbreak
25	From the song cycle ‘Songs of a Wayfarer’: ‘The Blue Eyes of the Beloved’Gustav Mahler		A protagonist filled with resignation and lament after being left by their lover.
26	From the song cycle ‘Songs of a Wayfarer’: ‘When I Walk in the Morning Fields’Gustav Mahler		Songs depicting the purity and struggles of Mahler’s youth
27	When Your Mother Comes Through the Door, from the song cycle “Songs on the Death of Children”Gustav Mahler		The Appeal of Mahler Songs with Piano Accompaniment
28	“Three Angels Were Singing a Tender Song” from the song cycle “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”Gustav Mahler		A masterpiece from the 5th movement of Mahler's Symphony No. 3
29	“Who Wrote This Song?” from the song cycle “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”Gustav Mahler		Mahler left many versions with orchestral accompaniment.
30	From the song cycle “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”: “Where the Trumpet Sounds So Beautiful”Gustav Mahler		Mahler’s bipolar disorder and expression of passion
31	“Legend of the Rhine” from the song cycle “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”Gustav Mahler		Singing of the beauty of the Rhine and human happiness
32	“The Dead Drummer” from the song cycle “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”Gustav Mahler		A perfect ensemble of the military band's rhythm and beautiful singing voice
33	Night Watchman’s Song from ‘Des Knaben Wunderhorn’ (Song Collection)Gustav Mahler		Mahler’s song cycles and the influence of military music
34	“Saint Anthony of Padua Preaching to the Fish” from the song cycle “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”Gustav Mahler		Ian Bostridge is a world-renowned tenor singer.
35	Symphony No. 1 in D major, “Titan” – Movement III: Without sluggishness, solemnly and with dignityGustav Mahler		The scene of Mahler’s Symphony “Titan”
36	Adagietto, 4th movement from Symphony No. 5Gustav Mahler		Symphony No. ... by Gustav Mahler
37	Adagietto from Symphony No. 5Gustav Mahler		A masterpiece imbued with Mahler’s love and emotion
38	Symphony No. 1 “Titan”Gustav Mahler		This piece was composed by Gustav Mahler…
39	Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”Gustav Mahler		A symphony of resurrection that overcame adversity
40	Symphony No. 3, Movement IGustav Mahler		Mahler expresses nature in Symphony No. 3
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…