Great Composers: Alma Mahler

Socialite, libertine, xenophobe, composer.

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Classical Nerd is a weekly video series covering music history, theoretical concepts, and techniques, hosted by composer, pianist, and music history aficionado Thomas Little.

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Music:

- Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 5, Mvt. 4 “Adagietto,” performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein [original upload: yjz2TvC2TT4]
- Thomas Little: Dance! #2 in E minor, Op. 1 No. 2, performed by Rachel Fellows, Michael King, and Bruce Tippette
- Tom Lehrer: “Alma," performed by the composer [original upload: 8QEsdfX-Lek]

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[spiritualneutralist]

I have another request. Could you do a video Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint Georges? I know you have been doing female composers recently....but do this one pretty plz : )

[nolanmaisey]

I would love to see a video on Colin McPhee, the first musicologist to study the music of Bali

[chessematics]

1:55 "Perhaps more than he should have been."

I won't lie. I clicked on this video with the sole hope of hearing this. I've no interest in Alma; i just wanted to see Gustav being done justice to.

[KuroiPK]

Your turnaround is impressive! Did you work ahead or do you really produce a video a day?

[georgealderson]

Forgive my ignorance. I was vaguely aware of Alma because of her marriage to Gustav but had little knowledge of her otherwise. I am not entirely sure that I am any the better for knowing more about her as a result of your inevitably excellent video but that is by no means your fault and thank you for all your work. Blessings and peace