During his lifetime he was famed as a conductor. His fame as a composer has been growing since his death in 1911.
Gustav Mahler.
Gustav Mahler played piano; however, as a conductor and composer, he had to be familiar with all symphonic instruments. Matter of fact, he invented several to enhance his own compositions.
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Mahler (his 7th symphony).
Richard Strauss was a composer and conductor born in Munich in 1864. More information is available on the link below.
Gustav Mahler
Gustav Mahler's wife was Alma Mahler, an accomplished composer and socialite. Their marriage was tumultuous due to Mahler's demanding work schedule and Alma's own ambitions as an artist. Despite their difficulties, their relationship fueled much of Mahler's creative output.
no, a composer does that, a conductor conducts.
Conductor of a musical comedies
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A conductor leads and directs musicians during performances, interpreting the composer's work through their conducting. A composer creates and writes music, often providing the musical scores for musicians to perform.
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