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Mahler's Hemorrhage: "A Classical Day in the Life" for February 24

Mahler's Hemorrhage: "A Classical Day in the Life" for February 24

Update: 2017-02-24

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It was on this day in 1901 that the composer Gustav Mahler, just over 40 years old, suffered a severe hemorrhage. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the frenetic pace of the day that nearly killed him.

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Mahler's Hemorrhage: "A Classical Day in the Life" for February 24

Mahler's Hemorrhage: "A Classical Day in the Life" for February 24