Lewis Thomas wrote an essay contemplating this composer's Ninth Symphony.
Lewis Thomas wrote an essay contemplating this composer's Ninth Symphony. One of the last German Romantic composers, he developed a friendship with Richard Strauss. His music consists mostly of lieder, which are incorporated into his symphonies. The Adagietto from his Fifth was played at JFK's funeral and was used as a theme in the movie Death in Venice. FTP, name this composer, also known for his Eighth Symphony, the Symphony of a Thousand.
Lewis Thomas wrote an essay contemplating this composer's Ninth Symphony.
Gustav {Mahler}